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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

Supercell aims to create games that are remembered for years, contrasting with the trend of casual games being seen as short-lived 'snack entertainment'.

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CEO of Supercell on the Harsh Truth About Game Development

@ a16z speedrun

CEO of Supercell on the Harsh Truth About Game Development

04/03/25

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

Supercell's approach to innovation involves disrupting themselves to stay ahead of competitors, ensuring they continue to create unique gaming experiences.

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

Supercell has a reputation for killing around 90% of the games they develop, which is a strategic choice to maintain high product quality.

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

Supercell believes that the most important metrics to focus on early in game development are retention and engagement, as they indicate whether players truly care about the game.

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

The failure of a Facebook game led Supercell to rethink their approach, ultimately resulting in the creation of Clash of Clans.

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

We aim high at Supercell, often shooting for the moon, knowing that we will likely fail most of the time, but that's part of our core philosophy.

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

I built a culture at Supercell where only the best ideas survive, leading to the early termination of most projects to focus on true breakthroughs.

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

The fundamental belief at Supercell is that the team working on a game fully owns and controls what they do, free from external interference.

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Frank Lantz

12/20/18

@ Y Combinator

I aim to create games that absorb players into an activity while also allowing them to reflect on their engagement and the nature of their goals.

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Jimmy

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

To maintain user engagement, Highrise must feel like a social app, similar to Snapchat or Instagram, to prevent users from leaving after gameplay.