🧩 A New Puzzle by… Netflix?

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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. 

The New Yorker Promotes Netflix’s The Diplomat with A Crossword

The highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s The Diplomat is here. As part of a promotional collaboration with Netflix, The New Yorker has released a themed crossword packed with clues inspired by the show.

The New Yorker tailored the look and feel of the puzzle, including the messages on the start and end modals, to fit the show’s aesthetic. This collaboration is a fantastic example of how publishers can use PuzzleMe to create a memorable brand experience.

Speaking of Netflix and collaborations: The company is working with TED Talks to launch TED Tumblewords, a multiplayer word puzzle. The puzzle starts with a jumble of letters on a small grid. Players need to form longer word chains than their opponent by rotating and moving each letter.

Canada’s Globe and Mail Launches Mini Crosswords

The Globe and Mail has just launched a new series of Daily Concise Crosswords, designed to offer puzzle enthusiasts a quick yet satisfying challenge.

These British-style crosswords, licensed from The Times of London, complement The Globe and Mail’s robust puzzles section, which also features a cryptic crossword, sudoku, and news quiz. With the addition of the concise crossword, the publication now has something for everyone.

At Amuse Labs, we champion a “portfolio of games” approach as the most effective way to engage diverse audiences. We’re happy to see The Globe and Mail embrace this strategy to captivate its readers.

The Local Scoop Creates AI Crosswords with PuzzleMe

The Local Scoop Magazine, a regional publication based in the US, recently signed up for PuzzleMe through our self-serve offering. The magazine is already making the most of the platform’s latest features with a brand new games section.

The publication is creating crosswords using PuzzleMe’s AI CoPilot. We’re encouraged to see that PuzzleMe’s combination of self-serve and AI features is helping organizations like The Local Scoop launch games quickly and with ease.

PuzzleMe Spotlight

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

1. Quick Edit for Your Puzzles

We’ve just released a new Quick Edit menu on the PuzzleMe dashboard! It’s a nifty new feature that lets you make essential updates to your puzzles with ease, right from the dashboard.

With Quick Edit, you can edit game details like its name, publication time, author name and more without navigating through multiple screens. This streamlined functionality is designed to help you save time and keep your content accurate and up-to-date.

2. Now, Make Picdokus Within Seconds

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand new Picdoku library. Now, you can create a visually engaging Picdoku puzzle in seconds, choosing from a variety of themes like animals, food, nature, and more. Just select a theme, and you’ll get a Picdoku filled with high-quality images related to it.

Not familiar with Picdoku? It’s essentially Sudoku, but with pictures instead of numbers. Each grid cell contains an image, and the objective remains the same: ensure no image repeats in any row, column, or section. Create a Picdoku today and add a creative spin to your puzzle lineup!

3. Full-Screen Mode on PuzzleMe Games

Give your audience the ultimate puzzle-solving experience with PuzzleMe’s new Full Screen Mode! Perfect for larger screens, Full Screen Mode transforms puzzles into an immersive activity, keeping solvers engaged and focused. Publishers interested in enabling this feature can reach out to us, and we’ll turn it on for your games.

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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!