Hey, Good Game

Modernizing a Classic Puzzle With Sven's SudokuPad

Jan 23, 2024

Game developer Sven Neumann talks about creating Sven's SudokuPad, his early interest in technology and gaming, and the future of the platform. They discuss building a social platform for Sudoku, the challenges of advertising-driven business, and supporting content creators. Sven also shares his nostalgic journey into tech and the struggles of ADHD. They explore the power of data in puzzle design, the potential for a social platform, and supporting puzzle makers and users.

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Quick takeaways

Games with emergent behavior are often highly popular.

Sven's early exposure to electronics influenced his passion for game development.

SudokuPad aims to become a social platform for puzzle enthusiasts with features like user accounts and interaction.

Deep dives

The Power of Emergent Behavior in Games

Games that prioritize emergent behavior, where players have the freedom to make their own choices and decisions, often become highly popular.

Introduction

4min

From Game Development to YouTube Collaborations

9min

The Puzzle Community and Selling Puzzles Online

4min

Exploring New Puzzle Variants

11min

Growing up with electronics and the challenges of app updates

6min

The Changing Priorities in the Sudoku Community

14min

In this episode, hosts Aaron Kardell and Joseph Rueter of the 'Hey, Good Game' podcast sit down with game developer Sven Neumann. They discuss the creation and development of Sven's SudokuPad, used by Cracking the Cryptic, his early interest in technology and gaming, as well as his vision for the platform's future. Neumann also discusses the considerations of building a social platform for Sudoku, which would include features like subscribing to channels and categorizing puzzles.

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Sven's SudokuPad

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