Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More!

By Joel Fagliano and The New York Times Games

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:
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Whether 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 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, 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DXD5JSLL
• ISBN13: 9798893310481
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Authors Equity
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.2" x 10.0"