Newsletter 146

How has your FIFA World Cup 2026 experience been?

So many international guests are getting positively shocked by North American stadiums and culture, especially when it comes to food.

Did we time the release of our new Word Search and its Soccer Themed Puzzle for this event in particular?

Who knows? Maybe we’ll spill the beans in the future! 🤷🏻‍♂️

5 brainy game insights you’ll love!

(Games, links, and resources we've bookmarked for you.)

First

After warming up with a Word Search, don’t forget to add Mini Crossword to your daily run. Edited by Jeff Chen, you’re definitely going to have a quick yet mind-boggling time!

Want to play Word Search but wish you could make your own to send to your friends? Look no further; we have a Word Search Maker and everything else you could possibly need.

Since it’s the World Cup, it won’t be complete without a good world map game like MapTap. It’s surprisingly fun to guess around the globe!

This week’s web game pick is: Belly Jeans! We won’t spoil you; just know it’s a very witty and literal word game, and we want you to experience it for yourself.

For last week’s trivia, the answer is… Rotational! Well done to those who got it right!

Spin a standard American grid 180 degrees and the black squares land in the same spots. The rule goes back to the puzzle's early decades, and major editors still expect it.

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Let’s start with this week’s question:

The word "soccer" originated as slang in which country?

Choose here, and the correct answer will be in our next issue!

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It’s a bit early, but happy Fourth of July to all our American fans and friends. Of course, we already have a Fourth of July-themed game ready for you, too!

That’s all for this week. See you next Friday!

The Hey, Good Game Team