Strategy Guides
Dots and Boxes Strategy: Master Chains and the Double-Cross
Dots and Boxes is not luck. Learn chains, loops and the double-cross trick that lets you control who opens the big chains at the end.
· 7 min read
Puzzle games to play online with friends
Puzzles for a five-minute break or a long think. Solve Sudoku, clear a Minefield, chase the 2048 tile, or play Snake and Number Flip.
Many puzzles have a race mode, so friends can play the same board at the same time and see who finishes first. The daily puzzles give everyone the same Sudoku and Minefield each day, reset at 00:00 IST.
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Daily puzzles
The same puzzle for everyone, new every day at 00:00 IST.
Puzzle games: rules, tips and guides
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Why Short Casual Games Are Worth Your Break Time
A five-minute puzzle or a quick round with a friend can be a good use of a break. Here is what short games are good for, minus the hype.
· 6 min read
Questions about puzzle games
Are there daily puzzles?
Yes. Daily Sudoku and Daily Minefield are part of the daily puzzles, with streaks and a leaderboard. Past days stay playable as practice.
Can I race friends on the same puzzle?
Yes. Sudoku, 2048 Race and Number Flip have online rooms where everyone plays at the same time.