Ryan McLeod creates mobile experiences that challenge players to think differently about technology. As the developer behind Blackbox, he transformed simple interactions with a phone into inventive puzzles that encourage experimentation and discovery.

His approach to game design focuses on curiosity, surprise, and using familiar devices in unexpected ways. Blackbox reflects a creative process built around questioning assumptions and finding new possibilities in everyday technology.

In this episode:

• Designing puzzles that use the unique features of mobile devices
• Turning experimentation into a distinctive game experience
• Finding creativity through constraints and unexpected solutions
• Building a game around curiosity and player discovery

Topics: mobile game ...