For fans of New York Times Games, the excitement is real when their favorite digital games transition into tangible, printed puzzles. This cozy experience is perfectly embodied by the annual Puzzle Mania, a special print section in the Sunday New York Times that arrives every December.
Puzzle editors at New York Times Games spend months crafting Puzzle Mania, culminating in the highly anticipated Super Mega Crossword. This massive puzzle is a holiday tradition for many, solved collaboratively over days with family and friends.
The popularity of Puzzle Mania is soaring, with devoted solvers across the country eagerly searching for their copy as soon as it hits newsstands. These special sections often vanish from shelves within hours, highlighting the strong demand. Responding directly to enthusiastic fan feedback, New York Times Games is expanding the reach of Puzzle Mania this year. Now, enjoying the comforting ritual of tackling these games, whether at home, during your commute, or at a local café, will be easier than ever before this holiday season.
Mark your calendars for an earlier Puzzle Mania release:
This year, Puzzle Mania will be published on December 1st, earlier than usual, giving puzzle enthusiasts more time to enjoy their holiday solving traditions. This edition is packed with a record-breaking 50+ puzzles, more than double the content from last year. Expect delightful variations on popular online games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and The Mini, alongside completely new logic puzzles and the signature Super Mega Crossword. The puzzles will even feature a fun, light food theme, perfectly timed for the Thanksgiving weekend spirit.
Pre-order Puzzle Mania for the first time ever:
For the first time since its inception, you can pre-order Puzzle Mania 2024 from The New York Times Store. Secure your copy before it officially goes on sale on December 1st. As an added bonus, if you purchase a Games subscription between November 25th and December 2nd, you will receive a code to order Puzzle Mania from the New York Times Store completely free.
Nationwide Puzzle Mania Drops for Dedicated Solvers:
Addressing the requests for wider availability, New York Times Games is releasing limited quantities of free Puzzle Mania copies across the U.S., specifically targeting regions known for their passionate puzzle-solving communities. These special drops aim to bring Puzzle Mania to areas where finding a print newspaper can be more challenging. Stay tuned for announcements about a Puzzle Mania drop near you and watch this space for more details.
