Move over, job postings! LinkedIn, the land of networking and career advice, is adding a surprising twist: Wordle-style puzzle games. Get ready for Pinpoint (word association), Queens (Sudoku-meets-Minesweeper), and Crossclimb (trivia challenge).
Think “New York Times Games,” but with a professional twist. Each game offers a daily brain teaser, complete with shareable emoji-filled scoreboards and streak tracking to keep you hooked. Turns out, LinkedIn’s news team (they even hired a games editor!) is behind this unexpected move.
Is LinkedIn Chasing the Wordle Craze?
The timing sparks curiosity, following the massive success of Wordle for the New York Times. We asked LinkedIn’s bigwigs directly, and while they cite inspiration from the very first crossword puzzle over a century ago, the trend is hard to ignore. For now, no plans for a separate gaming app.
LinkedIn’s Spin: “It’s Not Just About Fun”
According to LinkedIn’s editor-in-chief, Dan Roth, these games are about “thinking differently and connecting with your network.”
Ready to test your skills (and brag a little)? Give LinkedIn’s new games a try! Check them out here.
