Where “Connections” started

The New York Times Games, on Open web, Jun 12, 2023. It reached 6 platforms in 2.9 years.

LineageEach dot, 100 connections+ community puzzles (nearly 20,000; developer claim)ContestedKey steps, 12 of 17. Lines follow time and platform
The New York Times GamesFirst postVictoria Coren MitchellXScott BryanXCommercialPressPlatform jumpCommercialPlatform jumpBacklashPeakOwner responseAfterlifePatient zero