The New York Times has launched Pips, the latest entry in its daily habit-forming catalogue of games that includes Wordle, Connections, and Strands. Released in August 2025, Pips is dominoes with a twist. You don't have to be good at dominoes to be good at ...

He covers what Pips is, how to play, where it originated and got its name, and so much more. He even shares some genius tips and tricks to help solve all three levels of the puzzle. I don't know about you, but I really need all the assistance I can get for ...

Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only ...

The Games editor shows us how all of the pieces fell into place. By Ian Livengood Ian Livengood is a puzzle editor at The Times. In addition to editing Pips, he constructs and edits crosswords. When I first received the call to edit a new visual logic game ...