How New York Times Game Designer Heidi Erwin Creates Variety Puzzles

Heidi Erwin, a Senior Game Designer at The New York Times, shares her experiences in creating variety puzzles for the 'Brain Ticklers' segment of the Gameplay newsletter. She discusses her inspiration sources, the puzzle design process, and the importance of playtesting and collaboration with her puzzle editor, showcasing how different ideas and formats culminate in engaging puzzles.