YesPuzzles Blog
Notes on puzzles, play, and what we're building next.
Guide 2026 · 09 · 12 / Ana
Can you play hex minesweeper without guessing?
Classic Minesweeper can trap you in a 50/50 guess. Hex Minesweeper on YesPuzzles uses a hexagonal board and a Link clue so you solve every puzzle with logic.
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Game design 2026 · 09 · 08 / Ana
What is a puzzle game?
There is no single definition of a puzzle game. I look at all six YesPuzzles games and ask how much of a puzzle each one is, from Smartle through Vagabond.
News 2026 · 09 · 02 / Ana
What Gamescom players thought of our Hex Minesweeper
We playtested our hexagonal minesweeper with hundreds of Gamescom visitors. How we found the right players, what they got instantly, and what confused them.
Game design 2026 · 08 · 22 / Ana
Why puzzle games feel so satisfying
Solving a puzzle is more than winning. You stare, try ideas, then everything clicks. That oh-of-course moment is why browser puzzle games feel so good.
Game design 2026 · 08 · 18 / Ana
We built a simpler Hex Sense: Hex Minesweeper
Hex Sense players asked for the same experience without a story, and we give it to you in this new game. Hex Minesweeper is a no-guessing hexagonal Minesweeper.
News 2026 · 08 · 17 / Ana
New puzzle games we are working on right now
A small check-in from our studio on two puzzle games we are building now: a new word puzzle and our first two-player puzzle you can play online with friends.
Game design 2026 · 08 · 04 / Ana
Grading our own games against the daily puzzle checklist
We score Smartle, Hex Sense, Clean!, and Catch'n'Merge on fair difficulty, short sessions, and respect for the player's time - including where we fall short.
Game design 2026 · 07 · 31 / Ana
What makes a puzzle worth playing every day? Developer’s take
Our developer checklist for a daily brain puzzle: fair, short, no dark patterns, and a great value for your invested time.
Lifestyle 2026 · 07 · 29 / Ana
Coffee and puzzle first: how a daily puzzle became part of my morning
My mornings start with coffee and one daily puzzle before work. Why this small routine sticks, and which free daily brain games fit in a ten-minute window.
Game design 2026 · 07 · 22 / Ana
No guessing allowed: how we design every Hex Sense level to be solvable
In Minesweeper you sometimes have to guess 50/50. In Hex Sense puzzle you can always reach the exit by pure logic. The one hidden guess is only for players who open every tile.
Game design 2026 · 07 · 18 / Ana
Why chain reactions feel so good
Chain reactions are one of the most satisfying things in puzzle games. Here is how they work in Clean!, Hex Sense and Catch'n'Merge and why we love them.
Game design 2026 · 07 · 14 / Ana
Why we built Hex Sense on hexagons and other interesting choices we made
We love Minesweeper, but we built Hex Sense as a hexagon logic puzzle with a round pink hero called Mochi. Here is why we chose hexagons instead of squares.
Guide 2026 · 07 · 12 / Pavlo
How to play Hex Sense - a hexagonal minesweeper adventure
Hex Sense is a hexagonal minesweeper online with no guessing. Learn to read the number clues, flag hazards, and guide Mochi safely to the Exit.
Game design 2026 · 07 · 03 / Ana
Why we merge creatures instead of fruits in Catch'n'Merge
We had to decide what players would merge in Catch'n'Merge: fruits, objects or creatures. Here is why we chose creatures and how we built their evolution chain.
Guide 2026 · 06 · 30 / Pavlo
How to play Clean! - match colors, clear the board
Clean! is a chain reaction puzzle game you can play for free in the browser. Tap hex tiles, change colors, pop groups of three, and clear the board.
Game design 2026 · 06 · 28 / Ana
How we failed and then fixed the design of Catch’n’Merge puzzle
Inspired by the Suika merge puzzle but wanting more dynamic gameplay, we created Catch'n'Merge. Discover how we realized our first design was a mismatch and how we successfully changed it.
Guide 2026 · 06 · 23 / Pavlo
How to play Catch'n'Merge - catch fast, merge calm, evolve
Catch fast by day, merge calm by night - Catch'n'Merge pairs a tense Fall catching stage with a relaxed Merge phase in the jar. This guide covers both halves, your tools, gems, and strategy to climb the evolution chain.
News 2026 · 06 · 21 / Ana
Let us show you our puzzle games
Let us walk you through the puzzle games you can play on Yes Puzzles today - Smartle, Hex Sense, Clean!, and Catch'n'Merge. All free, all in your browser.
News 2026 · 06 · 17 / Ana
Yes Puzzles - all puzzle game lovers are welcome!
Yes Puzzles is our home for free browser puzzle games - word puzzles, logic games, and daily brain teasers. If you love puzzles, you're welcome here.