An Evening of New York Times Games

Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

WBUR CitySpace | Boston

WBUR CitySpace
Publisher/HostWBUR CitySpace
An Evening of New York Times Games
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Joel Fagliano brings puzzles, prizes & behind-the-scenes stories from The New York Times Games to to WBUR CitySpace.
About this Event

Join Joel Fagliano, lead editor of New York Times Games and creator of the Mini Crossword, for an evening of fun and games. Channel your inner nerd, your voluminous vocabulary and your wordy wit. There will be prizes! Plus, you’ll get to ask all your questions about how the games are made!

Copies of Fagliano’s book “Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More!” will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner Lovestruck Books and Cafe and Fagliano will sign after the games conclude.


About Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More!

From New York Times Games, home of Wordle and Connections, comes a collection that transforms your favorite digital games into a beautifully designed book that’s perfect for solo play, family game night, or gifting to puzzle-obsessed friends.

Whether you’re new to puzzles or a solving savant, Puzzle Mania! is a joyful workout for your brain, a cure for boredom, and an invitation to friendly (or not-so-friendly) competition.

This premium collection features exclusive content you won't find anywhere else, thoughtfully curated by NYT Games lead editor Joel Fagliano for puzzlers of every skill level.

Inside you’ll discover:

  • Never-before-seen spins on our popular digital games like Spelling Bee and Connections
  • A Mega Crossword with two sets of clues (easy and hard)
  • Joel’s hand-picked selection of his favorite-ever NYT Mini Crosswords
  • Unique brain benders, logic puzzles and trivia categories
  • And so. much. Wordle.

With a beautifully designed lay-flat format perfect for marking up, Puzzle Mania! provides a calming daily escape and meaningful moments of connection. Whether you're a seasoned solver who never misses a Saturday crossword, or you’re just getting started, this collection grows with you, offering new challenges as your skills develop.

Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, holiday gatherings, weekend brain-training, or simply showing off your solving skills in a whole new medium.


Ways To Save
WBUR’s Legacy Circle, Murrow Society, Sustainers and Members save $5.00 on tickets to this event. To apply the discount to your ticket purchase online, you’ll need to enter a promo code. You can get your code by emailing [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States

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