We had the pleasure of interviewing Aaron Moriarity of “Hot Game and Puzzles”. Get to hear about these wonderful board games and puzzles and the person behind them in the interview below:
Shoshanah:
Hi Aaron. Thank you for agreeing to be interviewed. It was a lot of fun looking at your website. Can you tell us a little about who designs the puzzles and games?
Aaron:
I am the one who invents, designs, engineers and markets all of the products. Tetragon2 was featured at Mensa Mind Games.
Shoshanah:
When did you begin designing and manufacturing puzzles and games of this nature.
Aaron:
I began inventing and designing of toys and games while still in 12th grade, 1979-80. I started Hot Games & Puzzles in 2012, after working for Hasbro, Tonka Toys and several toy and game inventing firms.
Shoshanah:
What age range are your puzzles and games made for.
Aaron:
Our game, Tetragon2 is for ages 8 and up, and our puzzle is for 6 and up.
Shoshanah:
Who manufactures your puzzles / games
Aaron:
I manufacture all of my products, some products I subcontract out to other companies, all here in the USA.
Shoshanah:
What inspires/inspired you to design / manufacture puzzles and games of this nature?
Aaron:
“I wondered who invented toys and games when I was a kid, I hope that my products can inspire kids of today to wonder the same thing. Also I was a daycare teacher, that was also a big inspiration. And my 2 Children.”
Shoshanah:
Do you have any articles or posts on the benefits of your puzzles and games?
Aaron:
Yes, I have posted a number of articles about the benefits of games and coloring.
Shoshanah:
Where are your puzzles and games available?
Aaron:
Right now all of Hot Games & Puzzles products are for sale at https://www.facebook.com/HotGamesandPuzzles/ and select shops in Door County Wisconsin.