Pips Game - Play Daily & Unlimited Pips Puzzle
Welcome to Pips Game, an exciting new logic puzzle game inspired by The New York Times’ puzzle collection! Place dominoes on a grid, match numbers to clever constraints, and solve daily brain teasers that test your math and spatial skills. It’s like a mix of Sudoku and classic dominoes with a twist! Perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages.
How to Play Pips Game
Pips Game challenges you to place dominoes on a grid, ensuring each piece fits perfectly while meeting the unique conditions of each region. Here’s how to get started:
- Click to rotate dominoes.
- Long-press and drag dominoes to the grid to cover two adjacent squares.
- Click to reset dominoes.
Colored regions have specific rules (shown in bottom right):
Number (e.g., 2): Dots must sum to this number.
Equal (=): All dots must be the same number.
Not Equal (≠): All dots must be different numbers.
Less than: Dots must sum to less than this number.
More than: Dots must sum to more than this number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pips Game on this site?
It’s a free logic puzzle inspired by the New York Times’ Pips. You place domino tiles on a grid and make every colored region happy with its own rule. We’ve got daily challenges, unlimited puzzles, a leaderboard, and even a free puzzle creator — all in one place.
How do the controls work?
Super simple:
- Click a domino to spin it around.
- Long-press and drag it onto the board (it needs to cover two empty squares next to each other).
- Click a placed domino if you want to take it back. Works the same on phone or computer.
Do I need an account?
Nope! Just open the site and start playing. If you want to show up on the leaderboard, you can optionally drop in a name — totally up to you.
Can I make my own puzzles?
Yes! Head over to the free Pips Puzzle Creator (Beta) at creator.pips-game.com. Design your own boards, set the rules, and share them with friends.
Why won’t a domino go on the board?
It only fits if the two squares are empty and next to each other (sideways or up-down). Try rotating it first. Still stuck? An earlier move is probably the problem — hit reset and start with the strictest regions again.
Is it free and does it work on mobile?
100% free — no downloads, no sign-ups, no paywalls. It runs right in your browser on phones, tablets, and computers. Touch controls feel natural on mobile.
Any quick tips when I’m stuck?
Go for the toughest rules first (exact sums or the “=” ones) — they lock things down nicely. Leave the more flexible “<” and “>” regions for later. And if something feels off after a few tiles, just reset early. Fresh start often helps more than forcing it.
How is this different from the official NYT Pips?
NYT gives you one puzzle a day. Here you get unlimited Easy / Medium / Hard puzzles whenever you want, plus a daily challenge, leaderboard, and a free creator so you can build and share your own boards.
Play Pips Game Anytime, Anywhere!
Pips Game is free to play and available worldwide. Challenge yourself daily or dive into unlimited puzzles to compete with friends or beat your own best solves. Ready to place those dominoes?