Changelog

Product updates including new features, improvements and bug fixes for Queens Game.

June 2026 Updates

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2,500+ Levels, Faster Puzzles Page & Victory Screen Polish ✨

A busy week of improvements under the hood and on screen. The Queens puzzle library has grown to over 2,500 levels — browse them all on the Puzzles page. The Puzzles page has been redesigned with a cleaner layout and faster navigation. The Quick Play section got a visual overhaul, and the Victory dialog now features smoother animations and better stat highlights. We also refreshed the site header icons and tightened up SEO metadata across the board.

  • #levels
  • #puzzles
  • #victory
  • #ui
  • #improvement
  • #seo

March 2026 Updates

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New Game: Pips Puzzle — Domino Logic Challenge! 🎲

Discover Pips Puzzle, a unique domino logic puzzle where you place numbered pips on a grid to match the row and column totals. Think Sudoku meets dominoes! Use deduction to place the right numbers in each cell so that every row and column adds up to the clue. With multiple difficulty levels and clean gameplay, it's a fresh take on classic number puzzles.

  • #pips
  • #domino
  • #logic
  • #new-game
  • #feature
feature

New Game: Light Up — Illuminate the Grid! 💡

Welcome Light Up (Akari) — a classic logic puzzle where you place light bulbs to illuminate every cell. But watch out: no two bulbs can shine on each other, and numbered black cells give you clues. With easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels plus daily challenges, there's a fresh puzzle waiting for you every day.

  • #light-up
  • #akari
  • #logic
  • #new-game
  • #feature

February 2026 Updates

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New Game: Sudoku — Classic 9×9 Logic, Now on Queens Game 🧩

Say hello to Sudoku. Fill every row, column, and 3×3 box with digits 1–9 using pure deduction. Choose easy, medium, or hard boards, enjoy clean highlights and a built-in timer, and settle into the most timeless logic puzzle ever created.

  • #sudoku
  • #logic
  • #number-puzzle
  • #new-game
  • #feature
feature

New Game: Connections — Sort 16 Words into 4 Hidden Categories 🔗

Think you know how words connect? Play Connections, a word-grouping puzzle where you sort 16 tiles into 4 secret categories. Sounds simple — until decoy words mess with your head. With 50 handcrafted levels, no sign-up required, and a clean interface that works on any device, it's the perfect quick brain workout. Most players can't solve a level with zero mistakes. Can you?

  • #connections
  • #word-puzzle
  • #logic
  • #categories
  • #new-game
  • #feature
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New Game: Minesweeper — Classic Logic, Zero Mercy 💣

We just added Play Minesweeper. Flag mines, clear safe cells, and chase your best time. First click is safe — after that, it’s all on you.

  • #minesweeper
  • #logic
  • #puzzle
  • #new-game
  • #feature
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Your Personal Puzzle Dashboard is Here! 🏆

Track your progress like a pro! View My Profile where you can see your total participation days, global top 10 finishes, and your current daily streak. You can also browse your recent activity and jump back into past challenges with ease. Access it anytime through the 'My Profile' link in your user menu. Your puzzle journey, all in one place!

  • #profile
  • #dashboard
  • #stats
  • #streak
  • #feature

January 2026 Updates

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New Game: Nonogram – Logic Art Puzzles 🎨

Ready to paint with numbers? Play Nonogram, also known as Picross or Griddlers. It's a captivating puzzle game where you reveal hidden pictures by filling in the grid based on numerical clues. No guessing involved – just pure logic and deduction! Whether you're a beginner or a puzzle pro, you'll love uncovering the pixel art hidden within each board. It's relaxing, rewarding, and perfect for a daily brain workout. Start solving and reveal the masterpieces!

  • #games
  • #nonogram
  • #logic-puzzle
  • #picross
  • #new-game
feature

New Game: Tents and Trees – Logic Puzzle Camping ⛺

Ready for a camping trip? Play Tents and Trees, a relaxing yet challenging logic puzzle set in nature. Your goal is simple: give every tree its own tent. But there's a catch—tents can never touch each other, not even diagonally! Use the numbers along the grid as clues to find the perfect spot for each campers. Whether you want a quick brain teaser or a tough deduction challenge, we have you covered with daily puzzles and an endless mode for unlimited fun. No guessing required—just pure logic!

  • #games
  • #tents-and-trees
  • #logic-puzzle
  • #new-game
improvement

Homepage Gets a Fresh New Look ✨

We've given the homepage a complete visual makeover! The game board now sits in a beautiful card with a cleaner layout. On larger screens, the title and description appear on the left with the puzzle on the right, making it easier to start playing immediately. We've added feature highlights (Instant Play, 2,000+ Levels, Daily Challenge, Community) so new players can see what makes Queens Game special at a glance. The buttons are larger and easier to tap, and the overall design feels more polished and professional. Same great gameplay, just prettier!

  • #homepage
  • #design
  • #ui
  • #visual-refresh

October 2025 Updates

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Immersive Mode – Play With Zero Distractions 🌀

Prefer to focus on the puzzle and nothing else? Tap the new Immersive Mode button next to the timer to hide the navigation, header stats, and tips so the board fills your screen. You can still access Undo, the clock, and your moves counter, and exit anytime with a single tap or the ESC key. Perfect for mobile players and late-night deep focus sessions.

  • #immersive
  • #focus
  • #gameplay
  • #feature
improvement

Browse Past Leaderboards Faster – Quick Access to Last 7 Days 📊

Want to see how you ranked last week? We've made it super easy! On the leaderboard page, you now see quick buttons for yesterday's results and the last 7 days of rankings. No more hunting through dates - just click and compare your progress. Perfect for tracking your improvement over time and seeing how the competition has changed day by day.

  • #leaderboard
  • #history
  • #navigation
  • #improvement
feature

Sign in with Email – Access for Everyone 📧

Now you can sign in with just your email address! No need for a GitHub or Google account. Simply enter your email, click the link in the verification email, and you're in. This opens up Queens Game to everyone, whether you prefer email-based authentication or don't have social media accounts. Your leaderboard scores, achievements, and progress are all saved and synced across any sign-in method.

  • #login
  • #accessibility
  • #authentication
  • #feature
feature

New Puzzles Collection Page - Browse 2,000+ Puzzles by Grid Size 📐

Introducing our new Puzzles page - your ultimate guide to finding the perfect queens puzzle! Browse 2,000+ standard and community puzzles organized by grid size from 6×6 to 12×12. The page features comprehensive guides including 'Why Grid Size Matters', 'Which Size Should You Choose' with detailed recommendations for beginners to experts, and a comparison of Standard vs Community puzzles. Beautiful gold-themed cards display available puzzles for each size, making it easy to jump to your preferred difficulty level. Perfect for players who want to explore puzzles based on complexity and time commitment.

  • #puzzles
  • #browse
  • #collection
  • #grid-size
  • #navigation
feature

Browse All 2,000+ Levels & Replay Past Daily Challenges 🎯

Explore our brand-new Standard Levels page where you can browse all 2,000+ puzzles organized by difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) and board size (6×6 to 12×12). Find featured levels, milestone challenges, and get answers to common questions all in one place! Miss yesterday's Daily Challenge? You can now replay any past daily puzzle and check historical leaderboards - perfect for catching up or challenging yourself against previous top scores. The header menu now takes you directly to today's challenge with one click.

  • #levels
  • #browse
  • #daily
  • #archive
  • #navigation
improvement

Victory Screen Makeover & Login Flow Fixed! 🎉

Winning just got more exciting! Your victory screen now features stunning animated stats cards with gradient effects, smooth number countups, and a shiny 'NEW RECORD' badge when you beat your best time. Fixed the annoying issue where logging in after a win wouldn't automatically submit your score - now it works perfectly! Also scheduled 60 days of daily challenges (mix of standard levels on weekdays and community favorites on weekends) to keep you coming back.

  • #victory
  • #daily
  • #bugfix
  • #ui
  • #login

September 2025 Updates

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Daily Challenge & Leaderboard

Daily Challenge is live! Play today’s puzzle and see the new leaderboard. The challenge page shows the Top 3, and you can open the full leaderboard to browse more results. A shortcut has been added to the header so you can jump in anytime.

  • #daily
  • #leaderboard
  • #ui
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Moves counter added – track your steps

You can now see your Moves (explicit user actions) alongside the timer on Level and Quick Play. Moves is also shown on the Victory screen. Undo decreases moves; Reset clears both moves and time. Fully localized.

  • #gameplay
  • #ui
  • #stats
  • #i18n
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Sign in is here – paving the way for Leaderboards

You can now sign in (GitHub/Google) with a simple login dialog and see your avatar in the header. This lays the foundation for upcoming global and level-based leaderboards, so your best runs will be saved and ranked.

  • #login
  • #leaderboard
  • #profile
  • #ui
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Feedback entry added to Header & Footer (Tally popup)

Added i18n-driven Feedback buttons to the site Header and Footer. Integrated Tally popup via a single global script using next/script (afterInteractive) with a safe fallback to URL hash. Buttons automatically pass hidden context fields (url, ua, timestamp) and support locales.

  • #feedback
  • #tally
  • #i18n
  • #ui
improvement

Share Bar added across the site

Added centered icon-only share bar to the Victory modal, Level pages, Community Level pages, and the Home hero section. Facebook sharing now uses share_channel with link and source_surface; all platforms include the page URL. Copy action shows a clear success animation.

  • #share
  • #facebook
  • #ui
  • #i18n
  • #accessibility
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Choose Your Crown Color

You can now customize the queen crown color. Options include Default, Black, Green, and Cyber. Conflict queens remain red for clarity.

  • #customization
  • #ui
  • #queen
  • #crown
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Comments for Community Levels

You can now leave comments under community levels—share tips, congratulate creators, and discuss strategies.

  • #community
  • #comments
  • #social

August 2025 Updates

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Smoother Level Navigation

It’s easier to jump between levels and discover new challenges with improved labels and clearer structure.

  • #levels
  • #navigation
  • #ui
feature

Find Community Levels Faster

We now highlight recommended community levels to match your play style, so you can discover great puzzles quicker.

  • #community
  • #discovery
improvement

Cleaner Pages, Easier Reading

We improved headings and page structure so information is clearer and it’s easier to scan what matters.

  • #ui
  • #readability
fix

Community Page Navigation Fix

Fixed a rare issue where navigating to community pages could fail. It’s now stable and reliable.

  • #bugfix
  • #navigation

July 2025 Updates

improvement

Better Victory Share

Winning feels better! The victory screen now has a cleaner share flow and smoother animations to show off your success.

  • #victory
  • #share
  • #ui
improvement

More Reliable Analytics

Analytics will continue to work even in edge cases, helping us understand how to improve your experience.

  • #stability
docs

How to Play – Clearer Guide & Better Images

Updated the guide with clearer steps and improved images, making it easier to learn the rules.

  • #docs
  • #guide
docs

FAQ – More Answers, Easier to Read

Added more common questions and cleaned up layout so you can find answers faster.

  • #docs
  • #faq