A lot of games can end up being 'sudoku-like' at their core, even if they don't seem that way at first. A round of sudoku is mostly just managing a box of nine numbers. Manage them well and they all add up nicely. A round of Splinterlands is mostly just ordering a chain of 6 cards. Order them well and they beat the opposing cards. At least, that's how I see it. :)
Anyway, I'm thrilled to hear about your experience! If my post can help open up options for you, hopefully it has a similar or even increased effect on other readers, that'd be awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙏