The New York Times has unveiled a new addition to its gaming portfolio, following the tremendous popularity of Wordle. This new game, dubbed as ‘Digits,’ is all about mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The game is currently in its beta version and is available for free play online.

Digits is designed to challenge players’ mathematical prowess. The gameplay involves a target number that players have to reach. To achieve this, players are provided with six numbers and are allowed to apply a mix of mathematical operations. The beauty of the game is that not all numbers need to be utilized, offering a variety of ways to reach the target number, which tests players’ problem-solving skills.

The game’s scoring system is based on how close a player can get to the target number. A perfect match receives a five-star rating. If a player’s result is within 10 of the target, they get a three-star rating, and if it’s within 25, they receive a one-star rating. At present, there are five different puzzles, each featuring larger numbers to increase the difficulty level.

The game, though a number-centric one, is enjoyable and engaging, making it a good fit for those who enjoy puzzle games like Threes, Wordle, and Spelling Bee, all popular titles of The New York Times.

As part of the launch, The Times shared insights into its game development process. The team intends to use this free beta version to debug and analyze if Digits is worthy of a more robust development phase, where they would finalize the coding and design. Therefore, it’s a good idea to try Digits now, as The Times might discontinue the project if it fails to generate the expected response.

The beta version of Digits is now freely accessible on The New York Times Games’ website. Whether you’re considering investing in gaming or simply interested in new game titles, Digits offers a fresh and exciting take on puzzle games.