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The World Solitaire Championship Official TV Broadcast Is Here
The countdown is officially on for the broadcast of the first-ever World Solitaire Championship (WSC) full show, and you can watch the entire epic showdown right now on YouTube!
To Our Players
At Papaya, "Play for Real" isn't just a slogan - it’s a commitment to a new kind of digital play
The 2026 Play Pulse Report
Developed with the National Institute for Play, the report explores how this year’s trends are redefining the future of adult digital play
Game On: Finding Flow, Fulfillment, and Growth in Digital Games
The National Institute for Play highlights how gaming offers challenge, relief, and meaningful engagement - helping players thrive across generations
The World’s First Solitaire Championship Lands in Miami
Solitaire just got its crown moment - Next February, PAPAYA is flipping the script on the world’s most iconic solo game
The Joy of Swinging: Why Playgrounds Matter at Any Age
The National Institute for Play highlights how playgrounds - and the simple act of swinging - foster connection, movement, and joy for all generations
When The Game Meets Glam
PAPAYA Beauty Madness isn’t just a new event - it’s a new chapter in our playbook. We’ve taken our most iconic tournament format, PAPAYA Weekend Madness, and turned it into a 10-day celebration
The Science of Solitude and Social Play
From quiet self-discovery to joyful connection, the National Institute for Play explores how solo and social play enrich our lives
Why Do Adults Need More Play in Their Lives?
Neuroscience proves play isn’t just for kids. The National Institute for Play shares why embracing play as adults is essential for health, resilience, and joy
Swinging High: PAPAYA's Celebration of Play Now Recognized at Cannes Lions 2025
PAPAYA’s bold idea - a giant swing above New York’s skyline - earned a spot on the 2025 Cannes Lions shortlist, celebrating the pure exhilaration of play in our debut campaign- Swing
Why Play is Good for Our Bodies
Play is at the heart of good health. We often overlook the value of play in adulthood – burdened by life’s pressures and worries that adult playtime might be considered a little “childish”.
Unleash Your Potential Through Play
Life is better when we play. We embrace joy, spark imagination, and connect with the world around us. As children, play is an essential part of our development.
Quelled by Teen Spirit? Reignite your sense of play
Play comes naturally to children. As kids, we joke, we laugh, we create new games with our peers – and that’s fundamental to our development. But somewhere along the way...
The Confidence Formula: How Play Builds Boldness
Remember the sensation of playing make-believe as a child? As kids, games offered us the unshakable belief we could be anyone or anything we imagined. In his research,
Befriend your inner child – connect through play
How do children make friends? As adults, we’re taught connections are created in our social lives – through the dinner parties and work drinks, as well as more emotional moments of support and love.