Sell or Scale? The Strategic Sale of Semantle

Episode 21: David Turner created Semantle.com, a unique word-guessing game focusing on semantic relationships. Turner shares insights on his journey from ideation to acquisition, his creative process, and upcoming projects like a graphical adventure game. We also chat about game design challenges, user testing, creativity in game development, and effective marketing strategies.

Check out David's games and links:
https://semantle.com/
https://twitter.com/SemantleGame
https://games.novalis.org/
https://middlesgame.com/
novalis@novalis.org

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• (00:00) - Kicking Off with a Creative Idea
• (00:16) - Welcome to the Hey, Good Game Podcast
• (01:33) - Deep Dive with David Turner: The Mind Behind Semantle
• (02:15) - Exploring David's Favorite Games and Creative Hobbies
• (04:38) - The Genesis of Semantle: From Concept to Viral Sensation
• (05:36) - David's Unique Game Design Process and Programming Journey
• (18:13) - Navigating the Complexities of Game Difficulty and Player Engagement
• (21:12) - Exploring Game Design and Puzzle Complexity
• (21:52) - The Art of Puzzle Testing and Design Insights
• (24:28) - Challenges and Strategies in Game Difficulty
• (28:38) - Monetization and the Decision to Sell a Game
• (31:21) - Creative Process and Future Projects
• (33:08) - Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
• (39:46) - Launching New Games and Marketing Strategies
• (43:07) - Reflections 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