This is Ana and me somewhere between Clutter V and Clutter VI. As you can see, I’m not Leon. Although a lot of Leon’s story uses facts from my own life, I didn’t once think about including my own face in the game (like some of the reviewers thought I did). There is an Ana, but she’s not that picture either. I called her Ana because of my Ana and Brazil, but that’s where the similarities end. That pic was taken about 8 years ago.
Joe is not Leon!!!
Anyone who's played the original Clutter game knows a little bit about Joe. Joe is not Leon, but some of the details of Joe's life were worked into the story. Here are just some of the real facts of Joe's 65-Plus years of life.
Joe was born in a little town called Penacook N.H., a voting district of Concord N.H. but a separate town (population was about 3000 back then). Joe attended Immaculate Conception School until 6th grade and then attended Merrimack Valley High School. Joe decided to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Joe graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Joe only took one computer course at RPI.Joe moved on to work at iWin creating the highly successful Mah Jong Quest I, II and III (and little game called Sproink). After leaving iWin at the end of 2009 to work on his own games he joined an Atlanta Slots/Gaming company beginning in 2011 and ending in 2013. Joe now devotes 100% of his time to Puzzles By Joe and The Clutter Series.
Dear Joe,
I have been playing all the clutter games that will load on my mac, over and over. Today I decided to wander in to the Mac Game store – and I literally screamed with delight when I saw the Clutter magazine Spring version – I thought new clutter games, for me, were gone forever, since I use Mac/Apple devices. OMG – sooooo excited – I just finished the first 10 levels – and love all the new icons/faces and all the familialr ones. Some of them so much remind me of my childhood – certain objects trigger the best of memories. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your Clutter games. I’m up for the new challenges – and I certainly enjoy the sliders – keeps my organized matching brain areas focused, yet calm. The Spot the differences are new for me – talk about making me focus on each object – love it! You are a gift to the world, to our brains, to our weary souls – Clutter is a peaceful world of Chaos! If I could hug you, I most certainly would! I am so grateful…………………….
Your games are so fun! Not to mention addicting! The white cubes and the faces are my absolute favorites, but I rarely pass up any game as I scroll through them. Thank you so very much! You’re terrific!
I have every single one of your games and I eagerly purchase the next one as soon as it’s released. These are quite challenging, and soothe something in me when I play. Thank you so much for the wonderful games you’ve created.
Hi Joe,
Just had to let you and your team know how how thrilled I am with all the clutters, but especially the last few. Absolutely crazy about games like Hunting & Finding,45’s, 2’s & 3’s, pic tiles, and Ring s & Things. Can’t get enough of them. Wonderul idea. Thanks for always making Clutter amazing.
Thanks and Happy New Year and keep up the great work.
Playing your latest full story Clutter. Thank you for so many wonderful clutter games. I have enjoyed your stories along with the game (yes, I have always read your comments and quotes, at least the first time through). Looking forward to whatever you decide to do next,