Netflix plans to launch Wordle killer next month

We’re big fans of the daily Wordle puzzles at Tom’s Guide. But we also believe that Netflix’s list of available games doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. And with yesterday’s news that the streaming giant has shuttered its AAA gaming studio Team Blue, it looks like the company’s focus is now on Wordle.

Netflix has teamed up with the non-profit organization TED to create a new daily word-themed puzzle game called “TED Tumblewords.” It’s slated to launch in November, and both organizations are no doubt hoping it will be one hell of a game that can compete with the likes of Wordle and Connections for those valuable minutes you spend on the road or in the coffee shop.

Here’s how it works: Each day you’ll receive three puzzles where you’ll need to rotate and move letters on a small grid to form words. You can play against your friends, against strangers online, or alone against the TED bot. Besides the obvious fun and fuzzy feeling you’ll get from winning the game, you’ll also get interesting facts from TED’s extensive library of authors.

Each puzzle is designed to be solved in just a few minutes, and as you play, you’ll move up (or down) your rank on what Netflix calls the “Daily Ladder.” It’s the mechanics of the series that will keep you playing.

Netflix's TED Tumblewords Game

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The game will revolve around topics such as “Science in Cinema”, “Psychology of Superstitions” or “Health”. And once players clear the grid by finding a word, they will reveal a card with facts on whatever topic they choose.

TED Tumblewords launches next month on November 19, but those looking to ditch Wordle for something new can pre-register for it on Android and iOS right here. Naturally, you’ll need a Netflix subscription to play, but it won’t come with any add-ons or in-app purchases.

Netflix plans to launch Wordle killer next month

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