3 fun NYT style games to play on LinkedIn

Since the 1990s, when Java and Flash became popular, people have been able to play simple small games online. However, when it exploded in 2021, Wordle ushered in a new era of web-based daily gaming. Easy to play and easy to share, the birth of this game has led to the emergence of many similar options. And the New York Times has been a big pusher of this trend, first buying Wordle, then creating a series of daily games that users can play in the browser or the NYT app.

Now, LinkedIn has decided to join the fun by adding a Games tab containing 3 "fun" games (at the time of writing). These are Pinpoint, Crossclimb and Queens.

Pinpoint

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Pinpoint is precisely a simple game that requires the player to guess the object from the clues provided. There are 5 clues in total, with the idea being to guess the object with the least number of clues. The simple nature of Pinpoint makes it one of the most enjoyable and least frustrating games around.

Crossclimb

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Crossclimb has two elements. First, find the 4-letter answer from the clues provided. Second, it is necessary to rearrange the answers so that there is only one letter different from the answers above and below. Only then will you unlock the clues above and below.

Queens

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Queens is a bit like Sudoku in that the player must be aware of a number of different factors to place things correctly. In Sudoku, it's the numbers, and in Queens, it's the crown. The game is simple but also highly challenging. Try it out to see if you like it!

David Pac

Update 08 May 2024