Need a news break? USA TODAY's PLAY site rolls out new features
USA TODAY PLAY, a digital entertainment hub that launched in October, now offers even more reasons to stop doomscrolling.
PLAY is adding new features, including a game called Circuits. Circuits challenges you to find the right word pairs—and make sure every connection fits. One wrong link, and the whole circuit breaks! PLAY will also launch a weekly newsletter to help users stay up to date on the site's puzzles, crosswords, games, horoscopes and classic comics.
Users of USA TODAY and its local news sites can access the PLAY platform.
Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about USA TODAY PLAY:
Sign up for PLAYWhat is PLAY? | How much does it cost? | What perks does it offer? | How to access PLAY | What's next?
What is USA TODAY PLAY?
USA TODAY PLAY lets you step away from the news and find games and entertainment tailored to your daily habits. It offers free or subscription versions. Early risers can read morning horoscopes. Puzzle enthusiasts can challenge themselves with afternoon crosswords and brain games. Night owls can giggle over comics in bed. And all of this lives in one digital entertainment hub.
How much does a subscription cost?
Users can access PLAY for free, with ads. Or they can buy a subscription if they don’t want ads. PLAY is currently offering a promotional rate of $0.99 for the first month, $4.99 a month thereafter (plus tax). Or buy an annual subscription for $39.99 (plus tax).
Key features and benefits
- An entertainment hub: Enjoy puzzles, comics, horoscopes, word games, card games and more.
- Exclusive perks: Subscribers receive expanded benefits, including unlimited hints and reveals for puzzles; access to an extensive archive of past puzzles and comics; and early access to new features and games as they launch.
- Nostalgia ... updated: PLAY brings comics and puzzles back into daily life but evolved to fit digital habits.
How to access USA TODAY PLAY
PLAY is available as part of the broader USA TODAY digital experience and can be accessed directly online. Users can enjoy a robust collection of games and features for free, while subscribers can unlock the full, ad-free experience and premium content offerings.
What's coming next?
USA TODAY PLAY will expand and evolve, with more entertainment choices like quizzes rolling out in the coming months.
With this launch, USA TODAY blends its trusted legacy with digital entertainment — inviting everyone to take a moment, have some fun, and PLAY.
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