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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 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 player receives six numbers and must use them through various operations—adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing—to get as close as possible to the target. Not all numbers need to be used in each round. This setup challenges your math abilities as you experiment with different combinations and equations.
Scoring System
Players earn ratings based on their performance:
- A five-star rating is awarded for matching the target number exactly.
- A three-star rating is given if you are within 10 of the target.
- A one-star rating is received if you are within 25 of the target number.
Currently, there are five puzzles available that feature progressively larger numbers.
Enjoyable Challenge for Puzzle Lovers
I recently completed today’s puzzle and found it quite enjoyable. It appeals especially to those who love brain teasers like Threes or other popular games from The New York Times such as Wordle and Spelling bee.
Development Insights from The New York Times
In an article about Digits' launch and its development process by The New York Times Games team, they mentioned that this free beta will help identify bugs and gauge player interest before deciding whether to continue developing it further into a full release with finalized designs.
Try It While You Can!
If you're interested in testing your math skills with this new game format, play Digits now while it's still in beta. There’s no guarantee it will remain available if feedback isn’t strong enough for further development.
Digits' beta version can be played for free on The New York Times Games website right now!
