LinkedIn takes a new step to increase user engagement and encourage users to spend more time on the platform. The social media giant LinkedIn has made a move that not only challenges the minds of its users but also helps them expand their networks by introducing three new puzzle games. In March, LinkedIn began experimenting with games on its platform. Now, it has officially introduced three puzzle games: Queens, Crossclimb, and Pinpoint. Here are the details…
LinkedIn introduces three different puzzle games
These three puzzle games can be considered an extension of the already popular daily puzzle games similar to Wordle on the platform. Queens is a crown arranging game reminiscent of Sudoku; Crossclimb is a quiz that requires you to arrange your words according to the given clues; Pinpoint is a challenging word game that requires you to find the connection between the given words.
The games were developed by the LinkedIn News team and are currently accessible directly through a link or via LinkedIn News. Each game can be played only once per day, aiming to be a short break in users’ daily routines.
Although the LinkedIn video streaming feature has not been officially announced, it has been noticed by users and companies.
Additionally, social features are available that allow you to play with your first-degree connections and share your game results with them. This new step by LinkedIn offers its users the opportunity to interact in more natural and less transactional ways, going beyond being just a platform for professional networking and job searching.
While the games may inherently require processing, the focus here is on enjoying gameplay. If LinkedIn can engage users with these games, it might keep them on the platform longer and encourage them to interact with more content. This strategy is seen as a way to compete with platforms like Instagram and TikTok, especially in attracting younger users.
With this new gaming move, LinkedIn aims not only to appeal to those looking to expand their professional networks but also to those who want to have some fun and refresh their minds. How do you view LinkedIn’s entry into the world of gaming? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
