Steve Meretzky, the designer behind games like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, A Mind Forever Voyaging, and Leather Goddesses of Phobos, shared insights into his career at Infocom. Collaborating with author Douglas Adams on the Hitchhiker’s Guide game was a memorable experience, despite Adams’ procrastination. A surprising detail is how the idea for Leather Goddesses of Phobos came about as a prank at an Infocom party. Meretzky’s political game, A Mind Forever Voyaging, aimed to criticize Reagan’s presidency. He revealed clever puzzle designs, including one that came to him in a dream. This interview with Meretzky provides a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of adventure games.
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