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 face a target number they must reach using six provided numbers. The challenge is to use addition,subtraction,multiplication,or division to get as close as possible to this target. Not all numbers need to be used in each attempt, making it essential for players to think critically and creatively about their calculations.
Scoring System
Players receive ratings based on how closely they match the target number:
- Five stars for an exact match.
- Three stars if within 10 of the target.
- One star if within 25 of the target.
Currently, there are five puzzles available that feature progressively larger numbers. I recently completed one and found it enjoyable—perfect for those who love math-based challenges similar to Threes or other popular games like Wordle and Spelling bee.
Progress Insights
In an article discussing Digits' launch and development process, The New York Times Games team mentioned that they will use this beta phase to identify bugs and evaluate player feedback. This information will help them decide weather or not to continue developing the game into a more polished version with finalized designs.
Try It While you can
digits is available now on The New York Times Games website for free during its beta testing phase. However, keep in mind that if player interest does not meet expectations, the project may be discontinued. So give it a shot while you have the chance!
