Show HN: A web version of Pips game (NYT domino game)
4 days ago
- #Dominoes
- #Puzzle Game
- #Logic Puzzle
- Pips Game is a number and domino puzzle from The New York Times, not affiliated with NYT officially.
- Players place dominoes on a board divided into colored regions, each with specific rules like sum constraints or equality.
- Domino operations include rotating, placing, and removing dominoes to satisfy region rules.
- Region rules include sums matching a number, all dots being equal, different, less than, or greater than a specified value.
- The game features difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard, catering to different skill levels.
- Pips Game is part of NYT Games, alongside Wordle and Connections, but focuses on numbers and logic rather than words.
- The game was first tested in Canada and officially released on August 18, 2025, available on website and app.
- Symbols on the board indicate rules, such as '=' for equal dots, '<7' for sum less than seven, etc.
- Players must ensure domino placements satisfy the rules of the colored regions they occupy, with no gaps or overlaps.
- The game is recommended for those who enjoy number puzzles, logic, and domino games, with advice to start at Easy for beginners.