Pips NYT is a logic puzzle developed by the New York Times Games team that transforms a familiar set of dominoes into a structured exercise in reasoning. Launched globally in August 2025, it challenges players to fill a grid divided into colored regions, with each region enforcing its own numerical condition. The pieces themselves are simple, but the rules that govern their placement quickly create a network of dependencies across the board.
As dominoes are placed, the puzzle tightens. A region that requires matching values may limit options in a neighboring area that demands variety or a precise total. These interactions encourage players to think beyond individual moves and instead consider the balance of the entire grid. Progress often comes from revisiting earlier assumptions and adjusting placements as new constraints reveal themselves.
Pips is designed to be deliberate rather than demanding. There is no pressure to move quickly, only the steady pull of logic guiding each decision. When the final domino settles, and all regions comply with their conditions, the solution feels coherent and earned, reflecting a careful process rather than a lucky guess.
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