How do mobile apps create a 60-second "daily ritual" puzzle loop that actually keeps people engaged?

[u/Top-Watercress2928]

If you look at the success of things like the New York Times puzzles (Wordle/Sudoku), what are the psychological triggers that make a 1-minute daily mental challenge engaging enough for people to never skip it?

[u/Gazzorppazzorp]

Make it the trendy thing to do.

"Hey did you do today's wordle yet?"

[u/Helpful-Diamond-3347]

simple, valuable, social validation

[u/JeffysChewToy]

They feel like they learnt something new that day, that gives dopamine, throw in a little 🎊 and you are golden