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From Crosswords to Squeezy: Jeff Chen's Creative Adventure

Mar 19, 2024

Jeff Chen, creator of Squeezy and puzzle maker, shares his creative journey, from crosswords to game development. He discusses iterating game design, implementing new features, unique solutions, and engaging community strategies. Chen also delves into transitioning from game design to writing, balancing projects, and offers advice for aspiring game creators.

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Quick takeaways

Jeff Chen highlights the importance of persistence and feedback in game development.

Collaboration and partnership are crucial for refining game ideas and receiving valuable feedback.

Deep dives

The Journey to Creating Squeezy

Jeff Chen shares his journey of creating the game 'Squeezy.' For Jeff, the game development process involved overcoming challenges and seeking feedback. He shared how he honed the concept, including inserting letters into words to create new valid words, culminating in the creation of 'Squeezy.'

Jeff's persistence and passion for game development shine through as he navigates the complexities of game creation, illustrating the iterative nature of turning ideas into a playable game.

Introduction

3min

The Journey into Crossword Puzzle Making

13min

Transition from Puzzle Commentary to New Project

2min

Game Development Journey: From Idea to Prototype

15min

Creative Evolution of a Lemon Themed Game Inspired by Crosswords

3min

Strategies for Game Launch and User Growth

4min

Exploring a Writer's Journey and Collaborations in Puzzle Books

4min

Negotiating a Creative Project and Crafting Puzzles

8min

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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