LinkedIn’s Secret Side Hustle: Surprisingly Addictive Puzzle Games Are Hiding In Plain Sight. How To Play
LinkedIn’s most delightful offering might be something that has nothing to do with careers, connections, or corporate culture.
Turns out LinkedIn isn’t just for job-hopping professionals and AI evangelists. Lurking beneath all the self-congratulatory career updates is a quirky collection of brain-teasing games — and yes, they're genuinely fun. The platform best known for networking and humblebrags has quietly introduced a lineup of daily puzzles that are surprisingly compelling.
How To Find Games On LinkedIn
To access these hidden gems, you don’t have to jump through hoops. Just head to the Games Hub, check the My Network tab, or look for the Today’s Games section right on your homepage.
You might also stumble upon them in your feed, notifications, or even by swiping right on the LinkedIn mobile app. If all else fails, simply type “games” into the LinkedIn search bar — and let the puzzles begin.
You can also simply look up "LinkedIn Games" on Google Search and open the first link that pops up.
Zip Through Numbers With a Twist
Among the lineup, Zip stands out as a fan favourite. Described as a cross between a logic puzzle and a satisfying connect-the-dots exercise, Zip challenges players to fill an entire grid using a continuous line that links numbered tiles in order, without leaving any gaps.
Like Wordle, Zip resets daily, turning it into a ritual for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy flexing their spatial planning muscles.
Sudoku, but Make It Colourful
For those who find math daunting but still crave that logical satisfaction, Queens offers a colour-coded twist on Sudoku. The rules are simple: on a 5x5 grid, place colored queens so none share the same row, column, or colour. It's quick, intuitive, and completely guess-free.
Word Nerds, Rejoice
If language is more your jam, LinkedIn has a few surprises in store. Pinpoint is a category-based word association game where you deduce a common theme — like guessing “fruit” from clues like “banana” and “apple.” It’s simple, clever, and oddly satisfying.
Then there's Crossclimb, a bit more advanced for word lovers. Here, you must build a vertical ladder of words, each differing by just one letter from the one below it (think “pace” to “pack”).
Once the ladder’s built, the top and bottom words become easier to guess based on the structure. It’s the kind of game that hooks you with its clever mechanics and keeps your brain just challenged enough to return daily.
For Puzzle Purists, There’s Tango
Rounding out the collection is Tango, a logic-heavy deduction game where players determine where to place sun and moon icons on a board, based on layered rules and constraints. It’s the most complex game in the suite and certainly not for the casual tap-and-go crowd.
No Networking, Just Gaming
In an unexpected twist, LinkedIn’s most delightful offering might be something that has nothing to do with careers, connections, or corporate culture. While the platform is still the go-to spot for professional updates and thought leadership posts, it’s quietly building a side reputation as a destination for casual daily brain workouts.
So the next time you open LinkedIn expecting industry jargon and resume flexing, don’t be surprised if you find yourself hooked on a grid-based puzzle instead.
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