Twitch Plays Crosswords

I created a Twitch bot to allow viewers to fill in grids. I originally released it as a distraction for Election day in 2020, but eventually worked with NYTGames’ marketing department to make it an official event.

Role: Game Designer, Programmer, Community Manager

Contributions: NodeJS Server implementation, Twitch stream setup, UX Design

Created at The New York Times

Coverage:

Soothe your election nerves by solving crossword puzzles together on Twitch

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