Nodes
Vertex Game - Play Today's Free Puzzle
The Vertex game you loved is back — free, daily, and better than ever. Connect dots, form triangles, and reveal beautiful artwork. NYT Vertex was discontinued in August 2024, but the daily vertex puzzle lives on in Nodes.
No signup. No subscription. Just connect dots and reveal art — a new puzzle every single day.
From Vertex fans
Players who missed Vertex are finding Nodes
Featured comments from people solving Nodes puzzles.
“one of my favorites ever! super satisfying and lovely colors :)”
PatientRodent410
Vivid“Lovely puzzle, very relaxing and beautiful colours.”
ShrillFalcon141
Moonlight“Lovely one! Total surprise after being so zoomed in. Satisfying puzzle, too! I liked the play: a little challenging but still logical.”
MobileVulture822
The MajorWhat Is the Vertex Game?
A vertex game is a daily puzzle where you connect points (vertices) to form triangles. NYT Vertex — the original — challenged millions of players every day with exactly this mechanic before being discontinued on August 29, 2024.
Nodes carries on the tradition. Each day's puzzle starts as a field of dots. Connect the right pairs to form triangles, and each correct triangle fills in with color — gradually revealing a hidden low-poly illustration. It's meditative, visual, and deeply satisfying.
Why Nodes Is the Best Free Vertex Game
- Free to play every day — today's puzzle always free, no account needed
- New puzzle daily — keep your streak alive just like you did with NYT Vertex
- Visual reward — each puzzle reveals a beautiful low-poly artwork, not just a score
- Podcast-friendly — calm, quiet gameplay designed for multitasking
- Archive access — missed a day? Play any past puzzle with Nodes Pro
- Works everywhere — browser, iOS, and Android
What Vertex Players Say About Nodes
“Loved Vertex and hoped someone would continue those puzzles. Nodes definitely filled the gap, and gave us more.”
“Started using this when NYT discontinued Vertex. I thought it was an ok replacement at first but… I'm really happy with Nodes!”
“Absolutely love this app. It's taken the place of my previous daily Vertex and I'm so happy to have it.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NYT Vertex discontinued?
Yes. NYT Vertex was officially discontinued on August 29, 2024. Nodes is the best free alternative — offering a daily vertex triangle puzzle with no paywall.
Can I play Vertex game unlimited?
Today's daily puzzle is always free. Nodes Pro unlocks the full archive of every past puzzle plus 100+ bonus extras — perfect for longer sessions.
Is Nodes the same as NYT Vertex?
No — Nodes is an independent game, not affiliated with The New York Times. It scratches the same itch: both are daily triangle puzzles where you connect vertices. Nodes adds a visual payoff — revealing artwork — and is completely free.
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