LinkedIn’s new game, 'Zip,' is here to challenge your brain

LinkedIn is expanding its casual gaming lineup with Zip, a new puzzle designed to challenge problem-solving skills. The objective is simple: connect numbers in order by drawing a path through the grid while ensuring every cell is used.

Following the success of Queens and Tango, Zip offers a faster, more accessible experience. The rules are easy to grasp in seconds, but the puzzles still provide a satisfying mental workout. The difficulty gradually increases throughout the week, with Mondays being the easiest and Sundays delivering the toughest challenges. A built-in hint system helps navigate tricky puzzles without giving away the solution.

Zip is available on LinkedIn’s iOS and Android apps, as well as in desktop and mobile browsers. Users with older app versions may need to update to access the game.

The launch of Zip is the culmination of a series of updates LinkedIn has been making to its Games division. The company also rolled out Streak Freezes, which lets players protect their streaks for when life gets busy. Earned every five wins, up to two freezes can be stored per game, activating automatically when a day is missed.

Plus, there's the recently introduced LinkedIn Games Widget for iOS and Android, which makes game progress visible at a glance, helping players maintain their daily streaks.

With Zip, LinkedIn continues to build a suite of engaging games to compete with the Wordles of the world. The game is live right now, so it's the perfect time to start a streak.