Today we're excited to sit down with Richard Mann, the CEO and founder of Nerdle, a math game similar to Wordle. Richard discusses the development of Nerdle, the challenges of creating math games that are fun for kids, the game's advertising model, the launch of a new game called 2D Nerdle, and the importance of user feedback.
We also dive into how Nerdle is run as a family operation, and why many of the ideas for the game happen over dinner.
Check out Richard's website:
https://nerdlegame.com/
https://www.leaderboardle.com/
https://x.com/nerdlegame
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- (02:02) - Introducing Richard Mann, the CEO and Founder of Nerdle
- (02:33) - Understanding the Game Nerdle
- (03:12) - Richard Mann's Journey and Love for Games
- (04:55) - Richard's Career Path and Transition into Gaming
- (07:26) - The Creation of Nerdle and its Variants
- (08:39) - Contrasting B2B Business with Nerdle
- (11:58) - Bill Gates' Endorsement of Nerdle
- (14:57) - Designing and Branding Nerdle
- (20:53) - Passion for Nerdle and It's Impact
- (21:10) - The Evolution and Variety of Nerdle Games
- (22:36) - Balancing Business and User Engagement
- (23:41) - The Popularity of Classic Nerdle and Other Games
- (25:24) - Making Math Fun: The Nerdle Approach
- (27:25) - Nerdle's Impact in Schools and Charitable Initiatives
- (28:22) - The Process of Validating New Game Ideas
- (30:57) - Engaging with the Nerdle Community for Feedback
- (36:37) - The Role of Advertising in Nerdle's Business Model
- (40:14) - Introducing the Latest Game: 2D Nerdle
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Check out our brainy games:
Sumplete - https://sumplete.com
Kakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.com
Mathler - https://mathler.com
Crosswordle - https://crosswordle.com
Sudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.com
Hitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.com
Wordga - https://wordga.com
