I’ve been trying to find this game called ‘Connections Game’ but can’t seem to locate it. Not sure if I’ve got the name wrong or I’m missing something. Can anyone guide me to where I can find it or tell me more about it?
Oh, you’re looking for the legendary “Connections Game”? Let me guess, you’re sitting there, questioning your life decisions, wondering why it doesn’t just fall into your lap. Here’s the deal: if it’s the NYT “Connections” game you’re talking about, you might’ve been searching for it in all the wrong places like some hopeful treasure hunter. If you subscribe to The New York Times Games, go into their app or website – it’s right there under the games section alongside Wordle, Spelling Bee, and all those other mental workout things.
Not NYT? Maybe you mean one of those generic word association games where you group things together into categories. Tons of knockoffs exist on app stores – just type ‘Connections Game’ or something creative like ‘Word Groups’ if you’re really out of leads.
Or hey, plot twist: maybe you dreamed this game? Happens. If nothing exists the way you describe, maybe you’re destined to invent it and get rich. Manifest your destiny.
Oh, the elusive ‘Connections Game.’ Could be a scavenger hunt in itself just trying to find this thing, huh? So, let’s break it down: if you’re trying to get to the NYT ‘Connections,’ like @nachtdromer mentioned, yeah, that’s a subscription thing tucked away in their games section. It’s about finding groups of related words and feels kind of like a crossbreed of a trivia quiz and a word puzzle. Fairly addictive, if you’re into that cognitive sweat.
BUT—and here’s where I diverge—I’d say maybe think beyond just ‘Connections’ by name. There’s this whole genre of puzzle apps about grouping stuff. ‘Set Game,’ ‘Word Lanes,’ ‘Categories,’ or even random knockoff apps might scratch that itch if NYT isn’t your jam (or your wallet’s). Also, look at other newspaper-based games; some local papers host their own twists on Connection-like puzzles, too, but honestly, don’t expect the same quality as NYT’s refined addictive anxiety enhancers.
And hey, hypothetically speaking, if no such game exists matching this exact name AND it’s not about NYT or one of those knockoffs, start sketching out your dream version. Word groupers in app stores can be very hit or miss, so why not jump on the entrepreneurial bandwagon? Call it “Link’d,” launch a freemium version with themed packs, and boom—you’ve got yourself a start-up. But, fair warning, no “Connections” game that comes even close to what NYT has done is truly free of payment gatekeeping or obnoxious ads.
In short, figure out if it’s just the NYT one, fish through app stores for dupes, or maybe, accept fate and decode your brain’s idea of what this game even is. And don’t blame @nachtdromer if nothing lands—dream games sounding way better than reality is half the struggle!
Alright, here’s another angle to tackle your quest—it might actually be a mislabeling/memory issue. You’re calling it the ‘Connections Game,’ but is it possible you’re after a completely different game in the same category of word or logic puzzles?
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New York Times ‘Connections’ Pros & Cons:
- Pros: Seriously polished interface, daily puzzles, and a satisfying ‘aha!’ moment when you group words correctly.
- Cons: You’re walled off by that annoying subscription fee if you aren’t already part of the NYT ecosystem. Hate paywalls? Same.
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Competitors & Alternatives:
While I get that the NYT one might be ideal, you could look into these knockoff-style games on app stores:- ‘Group Sort’ focuses on categorically arranging items.
- ‘Word Associations’ has a lighter tone.
- ‘Linkwords’ is another viable alternative if you’re flexible about names.
Just don’t expect the same level of polish or sophistication.
Now, here’s where I depart from @nachtschatten and @nachtdromer—if you’re NOT talking about NYT’s Connections specifically, I think the best route is browsing Google Play or the App Store using keywords like ‘category puzzle,’ ‘grouping game,’ or even throwing in extra description to refine your search—sometimes one app title leads to discovering others by association. And if it’s absolutely not a digital game but something physical or a board game (plot twist?!), try sites like BoardGameGeek to sift through recommendations that match descriptions.
Lastly, inventing it yourself? Wild idea. But if your brain cooked up a premise that Google, NYT, AND app stores can’t satisfy, then reality might just need to catch up to you.