New Math Game from The New York Times: Digits
The New york Times has launched a new game called Digits, following the success of Wordle. This game focuses on math skills, allowing players to engage in basic arithmetic operations. You can currently try its beta version for free online.
How to Play Digits
In Digits, players aim to reach a specific target number. Each round presents six numbers that can be combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.Players do not have to use all the numbers provided; they must strategically choose how to combine them to get as close as possible to the target.
Scoring System
The scoring system in Digits is straightforward:
- Achieve an exact match with the target number for a five-star rating.
- get within 10 of the target for a three-star rating.
- Reach within 25 of the target for a one-star rating.
Currently, there are five different puzzles available that feature progressively larger numbers.
A Fun Challenge
I recently completed today’s puzzle and found it enjoyable. This game will likely attract those who enjoy math challenges and puzzle games like threes or other popular titles from The New York Times such as Wordle and Spelling Bee.
Growth Insights
In an article about Digits, The New York Times shared insights into their development process. They plan to use this beta phase not only for bug fixes but also to evaluate player feedback before deciding whether to continue developing it further with finalized designs and coding.
Try It While You Can
If you’re interested in testing your math skills with this new game, play Digits while it's still in beta. The future of this project depends on player engagement and feedback; if it doesn’t meet expectations, they may decide not to pursue it further.
Digits is now available for free on The New York Times Games website—don’t miss out!
