Newsletter 73

We all know science can be fun in many ways, including math. 

Wait, don’t run! Really! Math can be fun, hear us out!

Alright, we’re pretty sure you know that math puzzles like Mathler and Sumplete are exciting on their own, especially when you solve them all fast and in one go. But you know what’s just as exciting as completing a puzzle?

Winning.

Introducing MathHeads, a game designed for testing and sharpening mental arithmetic. Of course, there are single-player and training modes for those who simply want to improve themselves or gauge their current strength. But what makes this game shine is the friend and multiplayer mode. We had tons of fun just trying to one-up each other through math of all things.

Looking for competition? Then duel a stranger based on your preferred difficulty level. You’re in control, so have fun with numbers the way you see fit!

Five game insights we think will pique your interest!

The number puzzles are a good mental exercise, but here’s a real imaginary exercise—Klifur. A short, physics-based puzzle game that looks exactly like my friend from fifth grade trying to get his kite unstuck on top of the jungle gym.

Want even more of a challenge? Here’s To a Sterling, a retro-style puzzle platformer that looks and feels polished. Short, simple and fun, it reminds me of the harder sections of the original Super Mario Bros. (No, the water levels don’t count, those suck!😂😂)

We’ve featured this game before, but to those who haven’t seen it, if you’re looking for a polished and modern take on the classic Tetris, then TETR.IO is what you need. The graphics are great, the feel of placing blocks is punchy and responsive, and the music selection is fantastic.

Though we personally enjoy the Zen Mode more than other modes since it’s the most relaxing one.

Do you like the sight of numbers going up? Do you want to feel like a successful business owner without the real-life hassle? Frank Lantz’s Universal Paperclips might be something you want to try out! It’s surprisingly engaging for something so simple looking, and the game itself is a unique way of telling a story.

We actually have an interview with the creator, check it out here!

Puzzles come in different shapes and sizes, and there’s always one waiting for you out there. And when you think about it, life in itself is one big puzzle, where everyone’s a piece in each other’s puzzle. So keep going, solve things at your own pace and find the solution that’ll make you happy the most!

And with that in mind, we share a quote from Deepak Chopra, an Indian-American author and holistic medicine proponent:

“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle.”

Valentine's Day is coming up soon, do you have a plan with someone special? We also have great games to recommend that fit next week’s event, so stay tuned! Don’t forget to check out our new YouTube videos as well!

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

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

The Hey, Good Game Team