New York Times Pips logic puzzle gameplay and rules

Pips is a logic puzzle game from the New York Times that utilizes domino tiles and color-coded rules. Players must arrange tiles horizontally or vertically to satisfy specific conditions within designated regions.

Core gameplay mechanics include various rule types such as Number (where pips must sum to a specific value), Equal (where all halves must match), Not Equal, Less than, and Greater than. The game features different difficulty levels, including Easy, Medium, and Hard boards, which increase in complexity based on how tightly the rules are arranged.