Hey! I’m Alex Jaffe.
I’m a game designer with 15 years of experience at studios like Riot, Spry Fox, Kongregate, and more. I’m an ex-academic with what I can only assume is the only PhD in game balancing. I’ve given some good talks, most infamously Cursed Problems in Game Design. And I’m all about life, would live again, 9/10.
I’m in my indie era. 🙏 I’ve begun a couple projects that I can’t wait to show. I’ve also resumed design consulting. Hit me up if you need help with your game, interactive project, or ceramic cookware line.
Design Specializations
Hero Design
Systems Design
2XKO | Alphabear | Roguelikes | Consulting
Balancing
2XKO | Alphabear | Consulting | GDC Talk | PhD
Combat Design
Progression & Economy
Data Analysis
Alphabear | Consulting | All-Stars | PhD
Product Alignment
2XKO | Alphabear | Consulting
Cursed Problems
Consulting
I’m available for game design consulting. I like it, and I’m good at it!
I love hard problems. I love solving them, redirecting them, or guiding people through them. And I like helping people do their best work. If you need any of my specializations above, there’s a real chance I can drop in and help you make a more wonderful game.
Check out some of my projects to get a sense of the kind of work I’ve done and am interested in.
If you think I might be able to help, or just want to ask me if I think so, get in touch!