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So you think you’re a whiz kid? Test your genius skills with these fun (and challenging) brain games. Your mind will thank you.

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The Best Horror Board Games for Halloween

Stock up on the best horror board games for a fun and frightening game night!

Move Over, Wordle! Connections from the New York Times Is Your New Word-Game Obsession

Test your brain power with this addictive new game from the New York Times—and find out the best strategies for...


There’s Now a Wordle Board Game to Break Out at Your Next Family Night

Turn off the touchscreen with the physical Wordle board game. Happy guessing!


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words With “Cent”

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Proper Names

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.

Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Fact vs. Fiction

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power


State Capitals Quiz: How Many Questions Can You Get Right?

We'll go easy on you—only 20 questions. See how you do!

Scrabble Has Added 500 New Words—Find Out What You Can Now Play

Merriam-Webster has updated its official Scrabble dictionary with playable words like vax, guac, welp, vibing and others


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UNO Confirms You’ve Been Playing the Game Wrong Your Entire Life

If you're familiar with UNO, you know how widely contested the rules are.


22 Dark Riddles That Challenge Your Morbid Curiosity

Take a stab at these dark riddles that are to die for!


Brain Games, Quizzes and Puzzles

From brain-busting riddles to fun quizzes, this selection of brain games, quizzes and puzzles will keep you entertained for hours.

WordleBot 2.0 Is a Game-Changer for Wordle Fans

The New York Times WordleBot will take your Wordle game to the next level. We explain the tool's new upgrades.


25 Easter Riddles That Will Have You Hunting for Answers

Hop right on up and get your fill of these super fun Easter riddles!


20 of the Most Challenging Jigsaw Puzzles You Can Buy

Experts say that challenging puzzles activate new parts of your brain to help you solve them. Here are some of...


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Which One Doesn’t Belong? See If You Can Spot the Image That’s Different

Try to solve these challenging puzzles by finding the image that doesn't belong with the rest. How quickly can your...


What Is Wordle—and How to Win, According to an Expert

Wordle is the new viral trend at the top of your Twitter feed—here's everything you need to know.

19 Christmas Brain Teasers You Will Love Unwrapping

Take a break from holiday shopping and decorating to solve these tricky brain teasers.


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103 Christmas Riddles for Guaranteed Holiday Cheer

Test your knowledge of Noel—the fun way—with these Christmas riddles.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Book-Related Words

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Hidden Critters

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


50 Thanksgiving Riddles the Whole Family Will Love

Kids and adults alike will gobble these Thanksgiving riddles right up!


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50 Trick Questions Guaranteed to Leave You Stumped

Put on your thinking cap and try answering as many of these trick questions as you can—don't be shocked if...


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words That Shine

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Circles

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Spiritual Matters

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.

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30 Optical Illusions That Will Make Your Brain Hurt

From spinning circles to disappearing dots, these insane optical illusions aren't what they appear to be. Are you ready to...


14 Visual Brain Teasers and Puzzles That Will Leave You Stumped

These visual brain teasers and puzzles aren't just fun to complete—they're good for your brain, too!


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20 Challenging Lateral Thinking Puzzles That Are Harder Than They Seem

These lateral thinking puzzles require some serious out-of-the-box thinking in order to solve.


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30 Math Puzzles (with Answers) to Test Your Smarts

Who says math can't be fun?! These math puzzles with answers are a delightful challenge.


25 Printable Brain Teasers You Can Print for Free

How many of these brain busters can you solve?


24 Free Holiday Word Searches

Every holiday throughout the year needs a brain game to go with it! Try celebrating Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving,...