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Dear Reader,

You’re reading the monthly newsletter from Amuse Labs, covering the world of puzzles, publishing, and updates toΒ PuzzleMeβ„’, the most advancedΒ digital platform for smart games.Β 

The NewΒ Yorker Promotes Netflix’s The DiplomatΒ 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 YorkerΒ tailored the look and feel of the puzzle, including the messages on the start and end modals, to fit the show’s aesthetic.Β This collaborationΒ is a fantastic example of how publishers can use PuzzleMe toΒ create a memorable brand experience.

Speaking of Netflix and collaborations:Β The company is workingΒ with TED Talks toΒ launchΒ TED Tumblewords, a multiplayer wordΒ puzzle. The puzzle starts with aΒ jumble of letters on a small grid. Players needΒ to formΒ longer word chains than their opponent byΒ 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.

Launch a new game

If you’d like to explore how games can help your website, get a free consultation with our experts. We’ll go over the process of launching games, setting up contests,Β results you can expect, and much more.

The Local ScoopΒ 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 magazineΒ 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 seeΒ thatΒ PuzzleMe’s combination of self-serve and AI features is helpingΒ organizations like The Local Scoop launch games quickly andΒ 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 releasedΒ a newΒ Quick Edit menu on the PuzzleMe dashboard! It’sΒ a nifty new feature that lets you make essential updates to your puzzles with ease, right from the dashboard.

With QuickΒ Edit, you can edit game details like its name, publication time, author name and moreΒ 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.Β Create a Picdoku todayΒ 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.

From the Crossworld

The Reddit community r/crossword is mourning the passing of Teri Garr, the beloved American actress renowned for her comedic roles in film and television. Garr’s distinctive name made her a frequent entry in American crosswords. The thread has membersΒ writing about her memories of Garr and recounting other names that appear frequently in grids.

In the run up to the elections, constructor Evan Birnholz created a special Sunday crossword for the Washington Post called “Political Football“.Β The themed clues combine politics and football, which Birnholz calls “two forms of modern blood sport.”

Puzzle of the Month

This month’s featured puzzle is made especially for children using images asΒ clues.Β Kids can complete the grid by identifying familiar images, making it a perfect blend of play and learning.

About Us

Amuse Labs is the creator of PuzzleMeβ„’, 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 toΒ work with us!
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