What is NYT Tiles?
Tiles is the most relaxing game in the New York Times collection. The board is filled with square tiles, each made of several layered design elements, such as shapes, colours and patterns. You select two tiles that share at least one element, and the matching elements disappear from both. The goal is to clear the board completely, and the bonus goal is to keep a long unbroken combo by making every move a match. Because the designs change every day, each puzzle has its own look, a bit like a patterned quilt. There are no words, no numbers and no timer, which makes it a lovely choice for winding down or for anyone who likes visual puzzles more than word games. Tiles is part of the New York Times Games subscription, so you will need one to play.
How to play
- Select a tile, then another tile that shares a design element with it.
- Matching elements disappear from both tiles.
- Clear the whole board, and try to keep your combo going by matching every move.
