Quick puzzle games for a short break
In short. Got a few minutes? These games open in a tap, with no download, no sign-up and no ads in the way, and the early boards are small enough for a coffee break. Your progress saves as you go, so you can stop and pick up later, and after your first visit they work offline on a train or plane.
The games
| Game | Kind of puzzle | Board sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frogspell | Word puzzle: hop a frog across letter pads | 5 by 5 to 8 by 8 | A quick word fix |
| Hide and seek | Battleships logic puzzle | 6 by 6 to 10 by 10 | Short logic breaks and finding hidden things |
| Sudoku | Sudoku | 4 by 4, 6 by 6 and 9 by 9 | Number puzzle fans, from first steps to tricky |
| Giraffe skyline | Skyscrapers number logic puzzle | 4 by 4 to 7 by 7 | Small, tight number puzzles |
| Puppy Nap | Star Battle logic puzzle | 5 by 5 to 10 by 10 | Calm, satisfying logic |
| Hop & Drop | Arcade word game with rising letters | One burrow that fills from the floor up | Word players who like a little pressure |
1. Frogspell: Word puzzle: hop a frog across letter pads
Small ponds and a handful of words per round. The quickest word game in the series.
2. Hide and seek: Battleships logic puzzle
Small gardens with a few caterpillars and ladybugs to find. Short, tidy logic.
3. Sudoku: Sudoku
Start with 4 by 4 and 6 by 6 boards that take moments, then move to the classic 9 by 9 when you have more time.
4. Giraffe skyline: Skyscrapers number logic puzzle
Boards from 4 by 4 to 7 by 7: small grids that still make you think.
5. Puppy Nap: Star Battle logic puzzle
Early quilts are 5 by 5 and over quickly; the big quilts are there for longer breaks.
6. Hop & Drop: Arcade word game with rising letters
A fast arcade word round when you want a little pace.
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
How long does a puzzle take?
The early levels of each game take a few minutes, and the boards grow as you go up the difficulties. The daily puzzles are quickest on Monday and Tuesday and longest on Saturday.
Can I stop in the middle of a puzzle?
Yes. Your place is saved in your browser as you play, so you can close the tab and pick up where you left off.
Do they work offline, on a train or a plane?
Yes. After your first visit the games work without a connection, and today's offline daily still counts for your streak. See devices and offline play.
Can I play on my phone with one hand?
Yes. Every play screen fits a phone without scrolling, and you play with taps.
Is there anything to install?
No. Open dailynewgame.com in your browser. If you like, add it to your home screen and it opens like an app.
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.
- 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.
- Puzzle games for seniorsFree puzzle games for older players: larger tiles and text, no ads, no timer, no sign-up and nothing to download. Sudoku, word and logic puzzles.
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