Word-Based Rubik's Puzzle
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A reimagining of the Rubik's cube as a word-based daily puzzle game that combines the accessibility of Wordle with the tactile satisfaction of physical manipulation.
Key Points:
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Core Concept:
- Letters instead of colors on Rubik's cube faces
- Players rotate cube to form words
- Daily puzzle format like Wordle
- Should take about 5 minutes to complete
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Key Features:
- Daily starting letter combination provided via website or app notification
- Players must rotate cube to create words
- Simpler than traditional Rubik's cube
- Designed to be accessible, not overly complex
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Target Market:
- People who enjoy daily word games like Wordle
- Those intimidated by traditional Rubik's cube difficulty
- Casual gamers looking for quick daily puzzles
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Distribution:
- Physical product (the cube)
- Digital component for daily puzzles
- Website or app for starting positions
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Business Model:
- One-time purchase of physical cube
- Free daily puzzles to drive engagement
- Similar to NY Times Mini Crossword's successful format
The idea aims to create an accessible, daily puzzle habit while maintaining the satisfying physical interaction of a traditional Rubik's cube.
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Full video: 01:08:04SP
Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.