Did you play 2048?

There are so many number-based puzzle games that some even date back to the 1600s (like Récréations mathématiques by Jean Leurechon), but not every game or puzzle becomes a breakout hit like Sudoku and Mathler.

And if we’re talking about overnight breakout titles, 2048 is definitely one of them. Made by 19-year-old Gabriele Cirulli over the course of a week, even he didn’t expect such a massive following in such a short time.

Learn more about the inception, challenges and future plans of 2048’s creator in our latest podcast episode!

Five game insights we think will pique your interest!

You know why ten is scared of seven? Because 7 ate 9! Get it?! Wait, don’t go! Okay, that dad joke is so old and overused that everybody just rolls their eyes when they hear it, but they don’t know that joke… has a game.

Do you love numbers? Do you love efficiency? And do you want to roleplay as the boss who constantly watches and orders personnel around? We got you, always. Human Resource Machine is the game for every number nerd out there.

Speaking of nerds, there’s another game made especially for programmers. RegEx Crossword is a logic game tailored to help people learn RegEx syntax. If that’s something you don’t understand, trust me, you’re not alone.

Feel like challenging your math IQ? Math Riddles is just as it sounds; riddles for the numerically-blessed. Oh, not us! We can barely go beyond level 40! We have no idea how to solve them from here…

Numbers and puzzles go hand in hand, whether it’s in the form of mechanical puzzles or video games, it seems! Not everyone has an affinity for number- or math-based puzzles, but those who end up enjoying solving even one get an indescribable surge of euphoria.

So even if you’re not confident with your number-solving skills, don’t be afraid to try out a numerical logic game, as you might discover something that you didn’t know about yourself.

With that, we share this quote from John Forbes Nash Jr., an American mathematician who made fundamental contributions to game theory:

“You don't have to be a mathematician to have a feel for numbers.”

Time flies so fast… it’s already nearing the middle of November! Take a load off and relax your brain with a few puzzles, even Bill Gates eases his mind with a number game!

And if you want to learn more about what we’re up to at Hey, Good Game, you can find out more right here.

That’s all for this week. See you next Friday!

The Hey, Good Game Team