Free puzzle games for seniors and older players
In short. These games are easy to start and easy on the eyes. Turn on larger tiles and text, play at your own pace with no timer, and use relaxed mode so mistakes never end a puzzle. There are no ads, no pop-up offers to dodge, no sign-up and nothing to download: open the page in your browser and play.
The games
| Game | Kind of puzzle | Board sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudoku | Sudoku | 4 by 4, 6 by 6 and 9 by 9 | Number puzzle fans, from first steps to tricky |
| Sletters | Word puzzle: trace words through a letter grid | 4 by 4 to 10 by 8 | Word lovers who like clearing a whole board |
| Puppy Nap | Star Battle logic puzzle | 5 by 5 to 10 by 10 | Calm, satisfying logic |
| Frogspell | Word puzzle: hop a frog across letter pads | 5 by 5 to 8 by 8 | A quick word fix |
| Fireflies | Light Up (Akari) logic puzzle | 6 by 6 to 10 by 12 | A gentle, glowing logic puzzle |
| Treasure island | Nurikabe logic puzzle (islands and sea) | 5 by 5 to 10 by 12 | A deeper think |
1. Sudoku: Sudoku
Classic sudoku with free notes, from small boards to the full 9 by 9. Nothing to learn if you already know sudoku.
2. Sletters: Word puzzle: trace words through a letter grid
A calm word puzzle with no clock: find words in the grid in your own time.
3. Puppy Nap: Star Battle logic puzzle
A gentle logic puzzle with simple rules and a cosy quilt theme.
4. Frogspell: Word puzzle: hop a frog across letter pads
Short word rounds: spell words by hopping across letter pads.
5. Fireflies: Light Up (Akari) logic puzzle
A calm logic puzzle where every move lights up more of the board.
6. Treasure island: Nurikabe logic puzzle (islands and sea)
For keen puzzlers who want a longer think.
Daily New Game at a glance
| Price | Free. Plus is optional, from 2.99 € a month |
|---|---|
| Games | 9 puzzle games: word, number and logic puzzles |
| Daily puzzles | A new daily puzzle in every game, every day, free (9 a day) |
| Levels | 1,000 per game, 9,000 in all, every one free to play |
| Free each day | Every daily, 10 new levels per game, and unlimited replays |
| Ads | None |
| Tracking | No tracking cookies and no third-party scripts |
| Account | Not needed (optional and free, sign in with an email code) |
| Download | Not needed: plays in the browser, or add it to your home screen |
| Devices | Phones, tablets and computers, also offline |
| Comfort | Dark theme, colour-blind colours, larger tiles and text, relaxed mode without hearts, keyboard play |
| Hints | Free and unlimited, and every puzzle has exactly one solution |
Questions
Can I make the letters and numbers bigger?
Yes. Turn on "Larger tiles and text" in Settings, under Comfort. You can also zoom your browser as usual.
Is there a time limit?
No. There is no timer unless you switch one on, and in relaxed mode a mistake never ends a puzzle. Take as long as you like.
Do I need to download anything or create an account?
No. Open dailynewgame.com in your web browser and tap a game. You can add it to your home screen so it is one tap away next time.
Are there ads or pop-ups?
No. There are no ads at all. The only offer you will see is the optional Plus membership, at most once per screen.
Can I play on a tablet or computer?
Yes. The games work on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, a mouse or a keyboard. A tablet gives you the biggest board.
What if I forget the rules?
Every game has "How to play" in its menu, an animated walk-through you can watch again any time. A free hint also explains the next step.
More lists
- Free puzzle games9 free daily puzzle games in your browser: word, number and logic puzzles, 9,000 levels, no ads, no sign-up and no download.
- Relaxing puzzle gamesFree relaxing puzzle games with no timer, no ads and a relaxed mode without hearts. Calm logic and word puzzles with cosy animal friends, in your browser.
- Logic puzzlesSix free logic puzzles with a new one every day: Star Battle, Nurikabe, Light Up, Skyscrapers, Battleships and sudoku. One solution each, no guessing.
- Word gamesThree free daily word games in your browser: trace words through a grid, hop across letter pads, or clear a filling burrow. No ads and no sign-up.
- Quick puzzle gamesFree puzzle games for a coffee break or a commute: small boards, quick rounds, no ads and no sign-up. They open in a tap and work offline too.
- Brain teasersFree daily brain teasers that get harder as you go: logic, number and word puzzles from Easy to Master, with one solution each and no guessing.
- Puzzle games for kidsFree puzzle games children can play safely: friendly animals, no ads, no chat, family-friendly words and gentle first levels. No account needed.
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