Adam Wagner
@adamwagner.bsky.social
Creative Lead at Patreon. Creator *on* Patreon for Anigrams.us - a daily word game. NYT crossword constructor. Backyard beekeeper. Ebike dad. He/Him.
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herd about the new kid in town?? the new yorker’s SHUFFALO launches today! it’s a daily anagramming game from the devious brain of @adamwagner.bsky.social that I think word nerds are really going to enjoy. this was a treat and a wild ride to bring to the world and I’m so stoked it’s here!!!
Play Shuffalo: Monday, November 3, 2025
Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
newyorker.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
herd about the new kid in town?? the new yorker’s SHUFFALO launches today! it’s a daily anagramming game from the devious brain of @adamwagner.bsky.social that I think word nerds are really going to enjoy. this was a treat and a wild ride to bring to the world and I’m so stoked it’s here!!!
new name, new bovid, same great gameplay. Anigrams is now The New Yorker's: SHUFFALO!!!
Introducing our new game, Shuffalo: a daily word-scramble challenge. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/p29khb
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
new name, new bovid, same great gameplay. Anigrams is now The New Yorker's: SHUFFALO!!!
Solve the puzzle that made wordplay columnist Sam Corbin say-
"How much wordplay can one person take? A lot, in this puzzle’s estimation."
"How much wordplay can one person take? A lot, in this puzzle’s estimation."
Looking for a workout? Get in shape with me and @adamwagner.bsky.social #NYTXW
May 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Solve the puzzle that made wordplay columnist Sam Corbin say-
"How much wordplay can one person take? A lot, in this puzzle’s estimation."
"How much wordplay can one person take? A lot, in this puzzle’s estimation."
In 2022 I launched Anigrams, and in 2024 Order Up. Building/running my own daily puzzles has been one of the great creative joys of my life.
As of today, both games are now paused. I can't say more yet, but stay tuned for an exciting update. Excited to share what's next :)
As of today, both games are now paused. I can't say more yet, but stay tuned for an exciting update. Excited to share what's next :)
May 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In 2022 I launched Anigrams, and in 2024 Order Up. Building/running my own daily puzzles has been one of the great creative joys of my life.
As of today, both games are now paused. I can't say more yet, but stay tuned for an exciting update. Excited to share what's next :)
As of today, both games are now paused. I can't say more yet, but stay tuned for an exciting update. Excited to share what's next :)
I just wish the intersection between media and technology had protected bike lanes
April 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I just wish the intersection between media and technology had protected bike lanes
back in the times today with a little something something
April 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
back in the times today with a little something something
this one's partly for all you lovers and dreamers out there, and partly just for me
March 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
this one's partly for all you lovers and dreamers out there, and partly just for me
what was your favorite super bowl ad? mine's the one hidden in Phil(ad)elphia Eagles -- aptly the only NFL team with this property
February 13, 2025 at 3:35 AM
what was your favorite super bowl ad? mine's the one hidden in Phil(ad)elphia Eagles -- aptly the only NFL team with this property
Old MacDonald had a cow, because running a farm is really stressful and sometimes it just breaks you
December 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Old MacDonald had a cow, because running a farm is really stressful and sometimes it just breaks you
the droid names R2(D2) and (C3)PO both contain a letter followed by its scrabble score
December 15, 2024 at 12:07 AM
the droid names R2(D2) and (C3)PO both contain a letter followed by its scrabble score
I don't know why everyone keeps comparing me to Quasimodo but I have a hunch
December 4, 2024 at 5:10 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps comparing me to Quasimodo but I have a hunch
(glinda voice): puzzle goes great with parade!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
November 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM
(glinda voice): puzzle goes great with parade!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
I promise my puzzles will never feature ads. ...Except this one.
November 22, 2024 at 2:36 AM
I promise my puzzles will never feature ads. ...Except this one.
top ten games my 3yo has invented ranked by how much they raise my blood pressure:
10 The running and laughing game
9 Rippy Yippie
8 Garbage crib
7 Stair jump blast off
6 Splash (bath game)
5 Shoot the bad guys
4 We're the bad guys
3 window bang bang
2 Did I wipe
1 Boing KABOOM
10 The running and laughing game
9 Rippy Yippie
8 Garbage crib
7 Stair jump blast off
6 Splash (bath game)
5 Shoot the bad guys
4 We're the bad guys
3 window bang bang
2 Did I wipe
1 Boing KABOOM
November 13, 2024 at 7:02 AM
top ten games my 3yo has invented ranked by how much they raise my blood pressure:
10 The running and laughing game
9 Rippy Yippie
8 Garbage crib
7 Stair jump blast off
6 Splash (bath game)
5 Shoot the bad guys
4 We're the bad guys
3 window bang bang
2 Did I wipe
1 Boing KABOOM
10 The running and laughing game
9 Rippy Yippie
8 Garbage crib
7 Stair jump blast off
6 Splash (bath game)
5 Shoot the bad guys
4 We're the bad guys
3 window bang bang
2 Did I wipe
1 Boing KABOOM
when you're done solving today's Order Up, you should really go look up the other word for "Long Hundred" because it will absolutely make your day
May 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM
when you're done solving today's Order Up, you should really go look up the other word for "Long Hundred" because it will absolutely make your day
what has more strings, a guitar or a sitar? and I've heard of Bo Diddley but what is a Diddley Bow? puzzle it out in today's Order Up
orderup.games
orderup.games
Order Up: a daily puzzle game
Put a list of items in order based on a daily theme
orderup.games
May 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM
what has more strings, a guitar or a sitar? and I've heard of Bo Diddley but what is a Diddley Bow? puzzle it out in today's Order Up
orderup.games
orderup.games
Trying something a little different for today's Order Up. Can you figure out what's going on with this theme?
May 12, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Trying something a little different for today's Order Up. Can you figure out what's going on with this theme?
What has more steps, the Eiffel Tower or the instruction booklet for the LEGO Eiffel Tower?
If that question piqued your curiosity even a little bit, this is the game for you
orderup.games
If that question piqued your curiosity even a little bit, this is the game for you
orderup.games
Order Up: a daily puzzle game
Put a list of items in order based on a hidden theme
orderup.games
May 11, 2024 at 1:16 PM
What has more steps, the Eiffel Tower or the instruction booklet for the LEGO Eiffel Tower?
If that question piqued your curiosity even a little bit, this is the game for you
orderup.games
If that question piqued your curiosity even a little bit, this is the game for you
orderup.games
I know I'm not supposed to read the comments but sometimes the comments are really positive! Big thanks to Nick Vogel for playing on his channel!
May 9, 2024 at 4:59 PM
I know I'm not supposed to read the comments but sometimes the comments are really positive! Big thanks to Nick Vogel for playing on his channel!
a puzzle like today's comes along once in a blue moon... but how often is a blue moon anyway? figure it out in today's Order Up!
May 6, 2024 at 2:27 PM
a puzzle like today's comes along once in a blue moon... but how often is a blue moon anyway? figure it out in today's Order Up!
you might think as the person who made the game that I should really remember the answers but alas!
Order Up 3
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May 3, 2024 at 1:35 PM
you might think as the person who made the game that I should really remember the answers but alas!
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If the 2010s were Peak TV, the 2020s are Peak Puzzle... and I'm so excited to add a new one to the mix. Introducing my new daily puzzle game, Order Up!
Can you put a list in order based on a hidden theme? Give it a play and let me know what you think!
orderup.games
Can you put a list in order based on a hidden theme? Give it a play and let me know what you think!
orderup.games
Order Up: a daily puzzle game
Put a list of items in order based on a hidden theme
orderup.games
May 1, 2024 at 12:44 PM
If the 2010s were Peak TV, the 2020s are Peak Puzzle... and I'm so excited to add a new one to the mix. Introducing my new daily puzzle game, Order Up!
Can you put a list in order based on a hidden theme? Give it a play and let me know what you think!
orderup.games
Can you put a list in order based on a hidden theme? Give it a play and let me know what you think!
orderup.games
might mess around and launch a new daily puzzle game tomorrow...
April 30, 2024 at 7:28 PM
might mess around and launch a new daily puzzle game tomorrow...
If you're not sold on this puzzle from the name alone we can't be friends
March 31, 2024 at 7:22 PM
If you're not sold on this puzzle from the name alone we can't be friends
my 9 month old Homer Simpsoned himself with a basket (put his weight down on one end, the other end flipped up and bonked him in the face). You can't teach that kind of clumsiness, that's just elite god given talent. thank your dad's genetics, kid
February 21, 2024 at 1:58 PM
my 9 month old Homer Simpsoned himself with a basket (put his weight down on one end, the other end flipped up and bonked him in the face). You can't teach that kind of clumsiness, that's just elite god given talent. thank your dad's genetics, kid