March 05, 2024

Nerdle: The Math Game Bill Gates Loves to Play

42 minutes

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

(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

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

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