How Canuckle Became a Canadian Favourite

May 21, 2024

Mark and Jeff Rogers, creators of Canuckle and Canoku games, discuss their game development process, hiatus, collaborations, community engagement strategies, partnerships, future plans, AI use, philanthropy, and lessons learned. They share insights on Canuckle's genesis, competitive spirit, merchandising, and monetization strategies, and their plans for potential partnerships with entities like the New York Times' Wordle.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Game Development and Family Influence

03:36 • 7min

Evolution of a Word Game and Community Engagement

10:59 • 19min

Collaborations, Game Development, and AI Utilization

30:00 • 13min

Promotion Strategies for Canuckle Game

43:27 • 2min

Promotion Strategies and Community Engagement for Knuckle Word Game

45:05 • 4min

Episode 24: In this episode, explores the journey of Mark and Jeff Rogers, creators of Canuckle and Canoku games, inspired by Wordle. It delves into their background, game development process, hiatus, renewal with added features, community engagement strategies, collaborations with other game creators and notable organizations, partnerships for sponsorships and merchandise, future plans, and potential partnerships with entities like the New York Times' Wordle. The discussion also includes their use of AI, philanthropic endeavors, and lessons learned in promoting their games.

Check out Mark and Jeff Rogers' Games and Resources:
Canuckle: www.canucklegame.ca
Canoku: www.canoku.ca
X/Twitter: x.com/canucklegame
FB: www.facebook.com/CanuckleGame
IG: www.instagram.com/canucklegame
Merch: merch.canucklegame.ca

Collaborations:
Waffle: waffle.canucklegame.ca
Squaredle: squaredle.canucklegame.ca
Nerdle: nerdle.canucklegame.ca

Reach out:
info@canucklegame.ca

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(00:00) - The Genesis of Canuckle: A Wordle-Inspired Creation
(00:38) - Welcome to Hey, Good Game Podcast
(00:53) - Insights from Canuckle's Creators: Collaboration and Breaks
(02:05) - Introducing Canuckle and Kanoku: Canadian-Themed Daily Games
(02:42) - The Creators' Gaming Backgrounds and Inspirations
(03:47) - The Competitive Spirit Behind Canuckle's Creation
(07:13) - From Concept to Launch: The Journey of Canuckle
(08:12) - Challenges and Triumphs in Developing Canuckle
(13:38) - Fostering Community and Engagement Through Canuckle
(15:26) - The Evolution of Canuckle: From Launch to Revamp
(20:52) - Exploring Merchandise and Monetization Strategies
(23:05) - Future Plans and Monetization Insights
(24:28) - Exploring the CIRA Partnership and Monthly Puzzles
(26:27) - Creative Sponsorship and Game Design Insights
(27:08) - Expanding the Game Portfolio with Canadian Themes
(30:22) - Leveraging Partnerships for Cross-Promotion and Growth
(38:36) - Innovative Use of AI and Exploring New Technologies
(41:16) - The Decision Against Mobile Apps and Embracing Web Accessibility
(43:11) - Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement
(46:58) - Giving Back Through Canuckle and Future Plans

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