New York Times Games Responds to Fan Love; Brings Holiday Puzzle Mania Print Section to More Solvers Far and Wide

Puzzle love from New York Times Games fans knows no bounds, especially when their favorite Games are transposed into printed games, perfect for cozy holiday solving.

Each December, New York Times Games puzzle editors reveal their most anticipated puzzles of the year in Puzzle Mania, the annual special section in the print edition of the Sunday paper. This follows months of preparation, including the creation of the beloved Super Mega Crossword, solved by many loved ones together across multiple days.

The growing fandom surrounding Puzzle Mania has solvers nationwide racing to purchase their copy the day it is published - and requesting more ways to find copies, as they disappear from newsstand shelves within hours. As a special surprise this year, New York Times Games is responding to fan requests by bringing Puzzle Mania far and wide, ensuring more fans can get a copy. Whether you solve at home, on the train, or at your favorite diner - it will be easier than ever to indulge in the comforts of games this season.

Mark Your Calendar and Prepare for Puzzle Mania

Puzzle Mania will publish sooner this year - December 1 - giving fans more time to kick off their annual holiday-solving traditions. The section will feature a record total of more than 50 puzzles, over double the amount in last year's section. From riffs on Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections and The Mini, to brand-new logic puzzles, to the ambitious Super Mega Crossword, it will offer delight for puzzlers of all levels - and will feature a light food theme, fit for Thanksgiving weekend.

For the first time since its debut, the section is available for preorder on The New York Times Store, ahead of sales starting December 1. Plus, if you purchase a Games subscription Nov. 25 - Dec. 2, you'll receive a code to order Puzzle Mania from the New York Times Store for free.

Additionally, in response to fan requests for more copies - New York Times Games is unleashing limited-supply, free Puzzle Mania copies far and wide, in a series of U.S. regions that showcase a passion for puzzling. Learn more below and watch for a Puzzle Mania drop near you.

Free Puzzle Mania Drops for Nationwide Solvers

For the first time, the section will travel to some of the farthest corners of the U.S. - where solvers abound, but a print paper can be hardest to find. This includes: