Episode 6: Pick Pack Pup

• 23 minutes

Game-jamming friends Nic Magnier and Arthur Hamer were so captivated by the announcement of Playdate that Nic built his own device (using parts found online and an old NES controller) and Arthur scrapped his fish processing plant designs for an adorable dog and an e-commerce warehouse. Here’s how the duo created their narrative match three puzzle game, Pick Pack Pup, featuring music by Logan Gabriel!

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A screenshot from Pick Pack Pup showing the Pup responding to a speaker calling "Hey you there!" via three comic panels
A screenshot from Pick Pack Pup showing the Pup responding to a speaker calling "Hey you there!" via three comic panels
A screenshot of the main gameplay in Pick Pack Pup, showing most of the board filled by packages ready to ship, some loose items, and the scoreboard and Pup on the right.
A screenshot of the main gameplay in Pick Pack Pup, showing most of the board filled by packages ready to ship, some loose items, and the scoreboard and Pup on the right.
A screenshot from Pick Pack Pup, showing the "Good Boy!" success image featuring the smiling Pup twirling a package on one finger after completion of a mini game.
A screenshot from Pick Pack Pup, showing the "Good Boy!" success image featuring the smiling Pup twirling a package on one finger after completion of a mini game.
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