Queens
LogicPlace one queen per row, column and color region so none touch.
Place exactly one queen in every row, column, and colored region.
Rules & strategies
How to Play
New to LinkedIn-style puzzles? Pick a game below for complete rules, controls, and tips — then try a free demo puzzle before diving into dailies or the archive.
Pick a game
Rules, controls, and tips for every puzzle type — then jump into demos, dailies, or level tracks.
Tango
LogicFill the grid with suns and moons, balanced and never three in a row.
Fill every cell with a sun or a moon so the grid is balanced and consistent.
Zip
LogicDraw one path through every cell, hitting the numbers 1..N in order.
Draw one continuous path that visits every cell exactly once.
Mini Sudoku
LogicFill the 6x6 grid so every row, column and box holds 1-6 once.
Fill the 6×6 grid so every row, column, and region is complete.
How to play Mini SudokuRules, controls, and strategy tipsTry the Mini Sudoku demoPractice on a sample board for freePlay Mini SudokuInteractive board with hints and solution
Patches
LogicTile the grid with rectangles, one per numbered clue, no gaps or overlaps.
Cover the entire grid with squares and rectangles, one per numbered clue.
Crossclimb
WordSolve the clues and order a word ladder that changes one letter at a time.
Solve the clues and build a word ladder that changes one letter at a time.
How to play CrossclimbRules, controls, and strategy tipsTry the Crossclimb demoPractice on a sample board for freePlay CrossclimbInteractive board with hints and solution
Pinpoint
WordGuess the category linking five clues in as few reveals as possible.
Find the single category that links all five clues.
Wend
WordConnect adjacent letters on the grid to uncover every hidden word.
Find every hidden word by connecting adjacent letters on the grid.
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FAQ
How to Play FAQ
Common questions about playing and browsing.
Every game on Puzzle Games — Queens, Tango, Zip, Mini Sudoku, Patches, Crossclimb, Pinpoint, and Wend — has a dedicated rules and strategies page.
Yes. Each game has a demo puzzle you can open from its how-to-play page or the links below.
The rules are the same for LinkedIn dailies and archived boards. Once you know how to play, browse LinkedIn puzzles or daily archives to practice.