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| Boilerpipe Text | From March 2-7th during the morning rush of 8-11AM., anyone who shows they’ve completed that day’s Connections puzzle can receive a complimentary, limited-edition four-layer drink (Purple First) inspired by the game’s signature color-coded solve.
The drink mirrors the four-tier structure players know well, visually layered in purple, blue, green, and yellow, translating the puzzle’s design into a morning ritual moment. The limited-edition beverage will be available while supplies last each day.Â
The collaboration was inspired by how players actually engage with the game: Connections’ most popular solve window is between 9-11AM making it a staple of many people’s coffee (or matcha) routines.
In addition to the Matchaful collaboration, the milestone includes two new in-game badges:
1,000th Puzzle Challenge Badge
 – awarded to players who complete Puzzle #1000
1,000 Connections Badge
 – awarded to players who have completed 1,000 total puzzles
The layers of flavors are:
Purple - Purple Sweet Potato, Taro, Maple, Coconut Milk
Blue - Blue Spirulina, Maple, Almond Cream
Green - Grape, 3g Kiwami Super Ceremonial Matcha, Almond Cream
Yellow - Pineapple, Maple.Â
Matchaful Locations:
Soho - 184 Prince Street, New York
Nolita - 217 Mulberry Street, New York
West Village - 87 Christopher Street, New York
Midtown East - 240 E 54th Street, New York
Brookfield Place - 250 Vesey Street, 2nd Floor, New York
Williamsburg - 92 Berry Street, Brooklyn
Clinton Hill - 44 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn |
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# New York Times Games 1,000th Connections x Matchaful
- Monday, March 2, 2026
8:00 AM
Saturday, March 7, 2026
11:00 AM
- [Google Calendar](http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&text=New%20York%20Times%20Games%201%2C000th%20Connections%20x%20Matchaful&dates=20260302T130000Z/20260307T160000Z) [ICS](https://www.nycforfree.co/events/new-york-times-games-1000th-connections-x-matchaful?format=ical)
To celebrate the 1,000th edition of Connections (publishing March 7), New York Times Games is partnering with Matchaful for a limited-time morning collaboration across its NYC locations.

**From March 2-7th during the morning rush of 8-11AM., anyone who shows they’ve completed that day’s Connections puzzle can receive a complimentary, limited-edition four-layer drink (Purple First) inspired by the game’s signature color-coded solve.**
The drink mirrors the four-tier structure players know well, visually layered in purple, blue, green, and yellow, translating the puzzle’s design into a morning ritual moment. The limited-edition beverage will be available while supplies last each day.
The collaboration was inspired by how players actually engage with the game: Connections’ most popular solve window is between 9-11AM making it a staple of many people’s coffee (or matcha) routines.
In addition to the Matchaful collaboration, the milestone includes two new in-game badges:
- **1,000th Puzzle Challenge Badge** – awarded to players who complete Puzzle \#1000
- **1,000 Connections Badge** – awarded to players who have completed 1,000 total puzzles
**The layers of flavors are:**
- Purple - Purple Sweet Potato, Taro, Maple, Coconut Milk
- Blue - Blue Spirulina, Maple, Almond Cream
- Green - Grape, 3g Kiwami Super Ceremonial Matcha, Almond Cream
- Yellow - Pineapple, Maple.
**Matchaful Locations:**
- Soho - 184 Prince Street, New York
- Nolita - 217 Mulberry Street, New York
- West Village - 87 Christopher Street, New York
- Midtown East - 240 E 54th Street, New York
- Brookfield Place - 250 Vesey Street, 2nd Floor, New York
- Williamsburg - 92 Berry Street, Brooklyn
- Clinton Hill - 44 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Readable Markdown | **From March 2-7th during the morning rush of 8-11AM., anyone who shows they’ve completed that day’s Connections puzzle can receive a complimentary, limited-edition four-layer drink (Purple First) inspired by the game’s signature color-coded solve.**
The drink mirrors the four-tier structure players know well, visually layered in purple, blue, green, and yellow, translating the puzzle’s design into a morning ritual moment. The limited-edition beverage will be available while supplies last each day.
The collaboration was inspired by how players actually engage with the game: Connections’ most popular solve window is between 9-11AM making it a staple of many people’s coffee (or matcha) routines.
In addition to the Matchaful collaboration, the milestone includes two new in-game badges:
- **1,000th Puzzle Challenge Badge** – awarded to players who complete Puzzle \#1000
- **1,000 Connections Badge** – awarded to players who have completed 1,000 total puzzles
**The layers of flavors are:**
- Purple - Purple Sweet Potato, Taro, Maple, Coconut Milk
- Blue - Blue Spirulina, Maple, Almond Cream
- Green - Grape, 3g Kiwami Super Ceremonial Matcha, Almond Cream
- Yellow - Pineapple, Maple.
**Matchaful Locations:**
- Soho - 184 Prince Street, New York
- Nolita - 217 Mulberry Street, New York
- West Village - 87 Christopher Street, New York
- Midtown East - 240 E 54th Street, New York
- Brookfield Place - 250 Vesey Street, 2nd Floor, New York
- Williamsburg - 92 Berry Street, Brooklyn
- Clinton Hill - 44 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn |
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