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The video provides an exclusive tour of Supercell Headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, particularly highlighting Wood City, the largest wooden building in the country. Hosts Darian and Alexander introduce various aspects of the workspace, emphasizing its sustainable construction and design that promotes relaxation and collaboration. Key locations include P.E.K.K.A Café, a central gathering spot, and themed meeting rooms for each of Supercell’s popular games like Clash Royale and Clash of Clans.
The culture at Supercell is characterized by minimal hierarchy, independence, and open communication, fostering a collaborative environment. The video also delves into team dynamics, highlighting the importance of curiosity, respect for differences, and meticulous organizational skills in roles such as Game Designer and Game Producer. The process of designing new game features is described as iterative, involving extensive team collaboration and player feedback. The segment concludes with an anticipation of further tours and interviews with the Clash of Clans team in upcoming videos.
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In this part of the video, Darian and Alexander introduce themselves and welcome viewers to a special look inside Supercell Headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, as part of Clash Fest 2022. They highlight that this exclusive tour is the first time the public gets a glimpse of Wood City, the largest wood building in Finland, which is mostly constructed from locally and sustainably sourced spruce. The design of Wood City emphasizes natural elements and relaxation, featuring open workspaces, natural light, and stunning views. Technologically, the building is advanced, with extensive networking infrastructure. The tour begins at P.E.K.K.A Café, a central gathering spot where the team consumes an exact number of 678 cups of coffee daily. The café is a vibrant meeting place offering coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, and a conducive atmosphere for meetings and casual interactions.
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In this part of the video, the presenter walks through the meeting rooms at Supercell, emphasizing their state-of-the-art video conferencing technology which allows seamless communication with international offices in San Francisco, Seoul, and Shanghai. Special themed meeting rooms for each live game such as Clash Royale, Clash of Clans, Hay Day, Boom Beach, and Brawl Stars are highlighted, each equipped with advanced tech like induction pads and high-speed Wi-Fi. The video then transitions to discussing Supercell’s open workspace culture, which supports minimal hierarchy and encourages independence from day one. The segment concludes with a visit to the Clash Royale game team, where the importance of being meticulous, organized, and capable of facilitating discussions and understanding people is mentioned as key attributes of a good Game Producer.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on team decision-making processes, highlighting that each member has specific roles and responsibilities. The expectations versus reality of working at Supercell are explored, emphasizing the team’s expertise and passion for gaming, contrasted with the chaotic and independent work environment. Curiosity is identified as a vital trait for a great Game Designer, essential for sustaining engaging gameplay. The excitement of working on Clash Royale is expressed, appreciating its history and gameplay. Lastly, respect for differences is highlighted as a key factor in elevating a team from good to great.
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In this part of the video, the importance of open communication and trust within a team is highlighted, emphasizing that team members should feel safe to express dissent. The discussion further delves into the collaborative and thoughtful culture at Supercell, describing it as empowering. The process of designing a new game feature is explained, starting with team discussion and draft creation, followed by visual design, asset creation, and polishing with animations. Success is measured by positive feedback from players, and negative feedback prompts revisions. The segment ends with a brief mention that part one of the tour in Wood City, Helsinki, Finland is concluded.
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In this part of the video, the speaker wraps up the current segment, expressing hope that viewers have enjoyed the Clash Fest festivities so far and will continue to enjoy upcoming events. They mention that the next part of the video will feature an interview with the Clash of Clans team and a tour of the rest of Wood City, and they thank the viewers for joining before saying goodbye.