🧩 New Puzzles by Local Publications

Tune in to the Business of Puzzles with Simon Owens

Our co-founder, John Temple, recently sat down with prominent media industry expert Simon Owens for an insightful discussion on the increasingly important role of games within the publishing world. Their conversation delved into the significant impact of interactive content on key metrics such as reader retention, audience engagement, and innovative monetization strategies.

“The number one thing that games provide is engagement. What we see is that the average time for a game like a typical American crossword could be like 15 minutes while so a visit to a normal news site might be two minutes… so number one is engagement. There’s no question the other is habit. Retention of subscribers is higher for those subscribers who play games versus those who do not because they’ve got a reason to come that has some emotional connection to them.”
John Temple, Chairman and Co-founder, Amuse Labs

The News24x7 Crossword Will Likely Be Greek To You

Prepare to be captivated by the visually striking Greek crossword by News24x7 created on PuzzleMe. The unique layout and the incorporation of the Greek alphabet create a new and engaging solving experience that stands out from the traditional grid.

This collaboration is also a great testament to our commitment to language diversity. For those looking to add a touch of international flair or simply offer a visually refreshing puzzle experience to their audience, the News24x7 crossword serves as an inspiring example. You can see the entire list of languages supported on PuzzleMe here.

More Local News Sites Launch Games Offerings

We’re delighted to see that more and more news publications are realizing the power of a dedicated games section.

1. Texas Monthly launched a daily crossword which is syndicated from Universal and hosted using PuzzleMe. They also launched a version of Word Search, which they call “Word Wrangler“.

2. The Seattle Times launched a new games hub, complete with a variety of games including a mini crossword, sudoku and word flower. We’ve always advocated for a portfolio of games approach, and we’re excited to see The Seattle Times introduce something for every type of player.

1. Embed PuzzleMe Games on Canva, Notion and More

Unlock new possibilities for sharing and embedding your interactive puzzles! Thanks to enhanced iframely support, you can now seamlessly integrate PuzzleMe games directly into your Canva designs and presentations, as well as your Notion pages.

This feature opens up exciting avenues for educators to create engaging slideshows, for content creators to add interactive elements to their presentations, and for teams to incorporate brain-teasing fun into collaborative workspaces.

3. Advanced Instructions for PuzzleMe AI

AI features are now used in more than a quarter of all puzzles created on PuzzleMe. To give you more control over AI output, we’ve now introduced the ability to include custom instructions for PuzzleMe AI.

With custom instructions, you don’t need to stay restricted to mentioning a topic for your puzzle. You can ask our AI puzzle generator to take a specific angle with the game, or focus more heavily on a particular theme within the topic. Try it out today by creating a puzzle on the platform.

About Us

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!