The New York Times is kicking off 2026 by releasing a new two-player game called Crossplay, a brainteaser designed for friendly competition and social connection. Bell noted the time it takes to develop games that get released by The New York Times by sharing that Crossplay was first pitched about three years ago. The new game joins a lineup that has become a cornerstone of The New York Times offerings. The first original logic puzzle from the Times was solved 612 million times after its release, according to Bell. The game involves players dragging and dropping dominoes to satisfy specific conditions on the game board.

Source: New York Times December 30, 2025 06:30 UTC