PUZZLE MANIA!: WORDLE, CONNECTIONS, SPELLING BEE, MINIS AND MORE! (HC)

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From New York Times Games, home of Wordle and Connections, comes a collection that transforms your favorite digital games into a beautifully designed book that’s perfect for solo play, family game night, or gifting to puzzle-obsessed friends.

“A screen-free version of all their favorite New York Times games . . . Tailor-made to be a great white elephant gift.” —The Skimm Gift Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of Puzzle Mania! from New York Times Games. Whether you’re new to puzzles or a solving savant, Puzzle Mania! is a joyful workout for your brain, a cure for boredom, and an invitation to friendly (or not-so-friendly) competition.

This premium collection features exclusive content you won't find anywhere else, thoughtfully curated by NYT Games lead editor Joel Fagliano for puzzlers of every skill level.

Inside you’ll discover:

- Never-before-seen spins on our popular digital games like Spelling Bee and Connections

- A Mega Crossword with two sets of clues (easy and hard)

- Joel’s hand-picked selection of his favorite-ever NYT Mini Crosswords

- Unique brain benders, logic puzzles and trivia categories

- And so. much. Wordle.

With a beautifully designed lay-flat format perfect for marking up, Puzzle Mania! provides a calming daily escape and meaningful moments of connection. Whether you're a seasoned solver who never misses a Saturday crossword, or you’re just getting started, this collection grows with you, offering new challenges as your skills develop.

Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, holiday gatherings, weekend brain-training, or simply showing off your solving skills in a whole new medium.