Dev tools · September 27, 2025
A web version of Pips game (NYT domino game)
Hi everyone, I’m an indie developer learning Next.js and a big fan of the NYT game Pips. Inspired by it, I built https://pipsgamer.com — a responsive web version of Pips with smooth gameplay on both desktop and mobile. What makes this project different from NYT’s version is that you can play it infinitely under three difficulty levels: Easy / Medium / Hard. This is the first time I’ve built a game. Along the way I ran into many difficulties: implementing the game logic, configuring the UI, matching layouts for small and large screens, etc. I spent many lonely nights and…
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This is a web version of the New York Times domino game Pips, built with Next.js and playable on desktop and mobile devices. Unlike the original, it offers unlimited rounds across three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. The game requires no signup and features smooth, responsive gameplay. It's designed for players who enjoy domino-based puzzle games and want extended play sessions beyond the daily NYT version.
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Hi everyone, I’m an indie developer learning Next.js and a big fan of the NYT game Pips. Inspired by it, I built https://pipsgamer.com — a responsive web version of Pips with smooth gameplay on both desktop and mobile. What makes this project different from NYT’s version is that you can play it infinitely under three difficulty levels: Easy / Medium / Hard. This is the first time I’ve built a game. Along the way I ran into many difficulties: implementing the game logic, configuring the UI, matching layouts for small and large screens, etc. I spent many lonely nights and sometimes even doubted whether I could complete the whole project. After 24 days of persistent effort, the project is finally finished. No signup required — just go and play. If you try it out I’d really appreciate your feedback: what you like, what bugs you see, what could be improved. Thanks!
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