Pyralinks Blog

A third game joins the family. Pyraphemes uses the same pyramid structure but each linked pair combines word fragments to spell a real word.

See which links were incorrect in past guesses to stay focused on solving. Expert mode disables this for players who prefer the full memory challenge.

Step-by-step walkthrough of the pyramid puzzle mechanics, controls, and results. Everything you need to know from your first swap to sharing your results.

What every color and shape in the Pyralinks share image means. Purple links, green shades, empty outlines, and why the canonical layout lets you compare results with friends.

What each colored square in the puzzle history calendar means. Purple, green, red, yellow, orange, and gray - and how to spot patterns in your solve history over time.

Answers to common questions about gameplay, platforms, accounts, sharing, and more. Updated regularly as new features are added.

How tree-structured puzzles create a different kind of challenge.

Tested techniques from experienced players: starting with constrained items, using link marking, prioritizing your goals, and knowing when to commit to a guess.

How daily puzzle formats compare in structure, difficulty, and solving experience. Find the format that matches your thinking style.

From ancient Sumerian riddles and Roman word squares through crosswords, Scrabble, and the modern golden age of daily digital puzzle games.

The psychology of habit formation, scarcity, social sharing, and cognitive compounding. Why a few minutes of daily puzzling makes a difference.

The cognitive science behind vocabulary building, working memory, pattern recognition, and cognitive flexibility through regular puzzle solving.