The New York Times Games team discusses its creative process. By Elie Levine As of June 26, Strands has been officially added to the New York Times Games portfolio. Attention all Connections fiends, ...

Word games are enjoyable because they are simple. There are a variety of word games. You can find words within a massive jumble of letters, unscramble anagrams, or fill in crossword puzzles. You can ...

A new word game just dropped, and this one looks pretty fun. Strands is a new game from the New York Times, the same people who brought you Connections and Spelling Bee. (The NYT is also the current ...

In a WordsRated.com survey, 65% of US adults enjoy board games. What’s more, they benefit from a boost in serotonin, the neurotransmitter that improves mood and lessens anxiety. Half felt that board ...

Having a board game on hand during a party can serve as a quick fix if the conversation (or wine) stops flowing. But finding a game to please everyone — as well as one that scales well for larger ...

If you miss your weekly game night crew, you’re not alone. “A lot of board gamers are having to get creative to get their weekly fix in these socially distant times,” says board game designer Rob ...