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Thu Nov 12 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

New York Times Games night with Wyna Liu

  • WBUR CitySpace · Brookline
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New York Times Games night with Wyna Liu
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Join Wyna Liu, editor of New York Times Games’ hit word game Connections, for a fun night of wordplay. You’ll get to play Connections live and put your pattern-spotting skills to the test! Plus, hear how Liu dreams up the words, categories and devious twists that make the game so addictive. Come ready to play, and bring your questions for a lively conversation about the making of one of the world’s most popular puzzle games.
Copies of Liu’s new book “Connections” will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner Lovestruck Books and Cafe and Liu will sign after the games conclude.
CitySpace Tickets:
Premier: $30.00 (includes reserved seating in the front of the theater)
General: $20.00
BU Faculty/Staff: $15.00 (must present a valid BU ID upon arrival)
Student: $10.00 (must present a valid student ID upon arrival)
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].
About “Connections”
Welcome to the wonderful world of Connections, the hit digital puzzle from New York Times Games — now available in a premium collection, curated by editor Wyna Liu, featuring exclusive puzzles you won't find anywhere else.
Whether you're skilled at spotting patterns or enjoy thinking about words, Connections provides a joyful brain workout with its unique blend of wordplay and logic for puzzlers of every skill level.
Inside you’ll discover:
Never-before-seen Connections with Wyna Liu’s signature twists
Puzzles of varied difficulty – from approachable warm-ups to the trickiest misdirections
Behind-the-scenes insights into delightfully devious words and categories
Unique variations on the classic 4x4 grid format
With a beautifully designed lay-flat format perfect for marking up, Connections provides a quick but rewarding mental challenge and meaningful moments of…well, connection (or competition) with friends and family.
Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, holiday gatherings, weekend brain-training, or gifting to your game-obsessed friend.
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WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue,Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

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