March 19, 2024

From Crosswords to Squeezy: Jeff Chen's Creative Adventure

50 minutes

Episode 16: Today's episode features an interview with Jeff Chen, the creator of the new game Squeezy, discussing his journey in creating the game, his experience in puzzle making and writing, including the challenges and successes. Jeff also shares his writing experience and the upcoming puzzle book collaboration with Stuart Gibbs. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, listening to feedback, and living with frustration for aspiring game creators.

Check out the games and resources from this episode:

https://imsqueezy.com/
https://www.jeffchenwrites.com/
https://www.xwordinfo.com/
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(00:00) - The Journey of a Game Developer: From Ideas to Reality

(03:35) - The Making of a Crossword Puzzle Master

(10:18) - Exploring the World of Puzzles Beyond Crosswords

(19:44) - The Birth of Squeezy: A New Puzzle Game Adventure

(24:24) - Iterating Game Design: From Prototypes to Feedback

(25:16) - The Challenge of Implementing New Features

(25:25) - Navigating Player Feedback and Making Adjustments

(27:16) - The Creative Process Behind Squeezy's Puzzles

(29:28) - Ensuring Unique Solutions in Game Design

(32:30) - The Origin and Evolution of Squeezy's Theme

(35:05) - Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement

(37:41) - Exploring Future Ambitions and Potential Partnerships

(38:46) - Transitioning from Game Design to Writing

(44:33) - Daily Life: Balancing Game Development and Writing

(46:59) - Advice for Aspiring Game Creators

Check out our brainy games:

Sumplete - https://sumplete.com
Kakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.com
Mathler - https://mathler.com
Crosswordle - https://crosswordle.com
Sudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.com
Hitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.com
Wordga - https://wordga.com

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