LinkedIn has launched a new puzzle game called ‘Zip’, which is intended to provide professional opportunities in a light entertaining way. Thus, the game fosters strategic thinking, problem solving skills and cognitive skills in the development of learners. In opening up for more than just networking, ‘Zip’ helps users stay active while improving their cognitive ability amidst a cut throat competition once they get a working job.

Highlights:

• ‘Zip’ is a puzzle game designed for professionals.
• It aims to enhance cognitive skills and problem-solving.
• The game is available within the LinkedIn app.
• Daily challenges keep users engaged and motivated.
• It aligns with LinkedIn’s push for interactive learning.

LinkedIn’s ‘Zip’ is user-friendly within the platform and offers fast and fun puzzles for professionals. Bridging the way entertainment and skills are developed, the game makes the mind of the users active and alert. This is in line with LinkedIn’s vision of creating awareness of continuous learning and at the same time ensuring users are spending much of their time in the network.

The game provides daily activities that introduce problem-solving, logic, and memory puzzles. There is an element of competition allowed in which a user can challenge a coworker, a friend or anyone else. This way the competition is friendly and people actively participate which enhances the perception of LinkedIn as a platform for professional growth.

LinkedIn has been extending its perimeter of usage from just professional networking to different fields – and ‘Zip’ is a jumping-off point for gamified learning. Through the use of a puzzle game, the platform is also shown to be focused on the users’ professional development though the section is maintaining the audience’s active interest. This shift emphasizes the need to make career development both profound and fun on the LinkedIn platform.