🧩 A New Take on Spelling Bee

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You’re reading the monthly newsletter from Amuse Labs, covering the world of puzzles, publishing, and updates to PuzzleMe™, the most advanced digital platform for smart games. 

GE Vernova Boosts Employee Engagement with PuzzleMe

GE Vernova, a global energy equipment manufacturer, is now utilizing PuzzleMe’s WordroW, a Wordle-style puzzle, to encourage regular usage of their internal company portal. The daily puzzle drives consistent engagement, nudging employees to interact with company content once they’re on the site.

Companies with employee intranets, training portals, or internal publishing systems can use PuzzleMe to transform plain internal content into interactive experiences that make communication effective. GE Vernova is a fantastic example of that use case inside of an enterprise environment.

The Guardian Launches Revamped Puzzle Experience

The Guardian, one of the world’s largest publishers, is now using PuzzleMe to power Sudoku and Word Wheel (their version of Spelling Bee) on their
revamped mobile app. This launch underscores the ease with which publishers can add high-quality puzzles to their existing platforms.

PuzzleMe’s design flexibility allows companies to customize existing puzzle formats for their needs. We created a fresh design for The Guardian’s Word Wheel puzzle that perfectly matches the app’s look and feel. Check it out by downloading The Guardian app on your phone. 

Natan Last Documents the Past, Present and Future of Crosswords

We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Natan Last, a renowned crossword constructor for publications like The New York Times and The New Yorker, about his new book, “Across the Universe: The Past, Present and Future of Crossword Puzzles“. In the interview, we discuss the advice he’d have for new constructors, and the place of politics inside a crossword grid, and how crosswords have evolved into a tool for engagement.

When asked what he wants solvers of his grids to feel like, Last says, “I want them to feel pleasantly challenged. I want them to feel like the world is full of really different and interesting things.” For more insights on crossword construction from an experienced constructor, read the full interview here. 

From the Crossworld

PuzzleMe Spotlight

A selection of updates from PuzzleMe, the most advanced digital platform for games

1. Now, Generate Large Crossword Grids with Magic Fill

PuzzleMe’s signature crossword construction feature, Magic Fill, has been a powerful tool for creating 5×5 mini crosswords till now. We’re excited to announce that Magic Fill now supports the creation of larger grids too, significantly expanding its utility. 

Constructors can give the tool their must-have words, and magic fill will find the right layout and word combinations to make a perfect grid. This means professional constructors can now tackle more ambitious projects on PuzzleMe with greater ease and precision.

2. Create AI Puzzles from PDF Uploads

Did you know that you can upload a PDF or include URLs on PuzzleMe and get a quiz, crossword or word search puzzle based on its content? PuzzleMe’s AI analyzes the content of the files to instantly create interactive puzzles based on the provided material. 

This feature is perfect for publishers looking to quickly transform articles into quizzes, educators wanting to create engaging assignments from online resources, or L&D teams aiming to gamify training materials directly from internal wikis or public documents. Try it out here. 

3. Embed PuzzleMe Games In Learning Management Systems

We’ve enhanced PuzzleMe’s utility for corporate and educational clients with the new SCORM package integration. You can now export your PuzzleMe puzzles as SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) packages. This will allow puzzles to be integrated seamlessly into Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other internal platforms. 

With the SCORM integration, internal communications teams can easily upload PuzzleMe puzzles directly to their company’s intranet or LMS, making it simple to incorporate interactive learning and engagement activities into employee training programs without complex integrations.

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Amuse Labs is the creator of PuzzleMe™, the leading digital platform for Smart Games. It is a B2B SaaS company trusted globally by brands and publishers, powering Crosswords, Sudokus, Jigsaws, Quizzes, Word Searches and more. Explore opportunities to partner by sending a note or applying if you’d like to work with us!