Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More! (New York Times Games Books) Hardcover – October 21, 2025

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. Puzzle Mania! tops this year's best gift guides: Barnes & Noble Best Books of the YearThe Strategist, NY MagThe Associated PressFeatured on the TODAY showWhether you're new to puzzles or never miss a Saturday crossword, Puzzle Mania! is a joyful workout for your brain 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. Inside you'll discover: Never-before-seen spins on popular digital games like Spelling Bee and ConnectionsA Mega Crossword with two sets of clues (easy and hard)Joel's hand-picked selection of his favorite-ever NYT Mini CrosswordsUnique brain benders, logic puzzles and trivia categoriesAnd so. much. Wordle. With a beautifully designed lay-flat format perfect for marking up, this collection offers new challenges as your skills develop. Whether you're treating yourself to a screen-free puzzle ritual, looking for the perfect gift for the Wordle player who texts you their score every morning, or need something to keep everyone entertained at holiday gatherings—Puzzle Mania! delivers. Read more