{"id":159111,"date":"2025-06-03T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=159111"},"modified":"2025-05-27T22:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T02:19:43","slug":"repod-s9e8-rise-golden-idol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/06\/03\/repod-s9e8-rise-golden-idol\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S9E8: The Rise of the Golden Idol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"S9E8: The Rise of the Golden Idol\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=f3gb2-18be989-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZI12YIf3gkk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Once it clicks, you have sweet epiphany.&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the dingy dark hallway of an asylum or prison, two men are struggling in a battle of life or death. One man is writhing on the ground while the other has something wrapped around his throat. The art is captivating and gothic, verging on grotesque, and they&#8217;re animated in an unsettling way.  The movement suggests a moment caught in time. We, as investigators, are tasked with uncovering the sequence of events behind this story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"161157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hero-repod-s9e8-rise-of-the-golden-idol\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hero REPOD S9E8 Rise of the Golden Idol\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of two men with glasses on a smartphone, in front of an image with cartoon caracters.\" class=\"wp-image-161157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hero-REPOD-S9E8-Rise-of-the-Golden-Idol.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Rise of the Golden Idol <\/em>is a mystery-solving, narrative-driven game, and the gameplay truly makes the players feel like detectives investigating the scene of a crime. You hear from suspects, examine the evidence and search crime scenes for clues. The story itself is twisty and fantastical, and feels almost impossible to solve at first until you start pulling at threads. There is a deep satisfaction to solving the puzzles and creating order from the chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brothers Andrejs Klavins and  Ernests Klavins of Color Gray Games join us all the way from Latvia to talk about creating this popular series of games. I really enjoyed hearing about the changes they made from <em>The Case of the Golden Idol<\/em> when developing the sequel, and how to fine-tune difficulty in these types of mystery games. I was also especially impressed to hear that these games are written in English, which is not their native language. If you love escape rooms, puzzle games, or solving investigative mysteries, I highly recommend you check out <em>The Case of the Golden Idol<\/em> and <em>The Rise of the Golden Idol<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TYy1kW8AB6E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-attachment-id=\"158628\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/weldwood-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" data-orig-size=\"400,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weldwood logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-100x100.png?crop=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weldwood Marketing<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It&#8217;s a one-stop shop for digital marketing\u2014specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" data-attachment-id=\"125398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/cogs-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cogs logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo for COGS, the C looks like a gear, and it's white text over a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-125398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software\/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug &amp; play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code.&nbsp;Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at <a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cogs.show<\/strong><\/a>. Use code <strong>REPOD<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:13 Sponsor Break: Cogs By Clockwork Dog, Interactive Show Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>04:19 The Creators&#8217; Backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>06:16 The Decision to Create Another Video Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>09:05 The Process of Creating a New Video Game Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:24 The Core Mechanics of the Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13:41 Determining the Boundaries of the Supernatural<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:46 Dialing in the Mechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16:16 Calibrating Difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18:23 Their Approach to Playtesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19:17 Sponsor Break: Weldwood Digital Marketing Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22:45 Golden Idol&#8217;s Unique Art Style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24:27 The Fictional Setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28:19 The Approach to Making the Second Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31:15 Sponsor Break: Buzzshot, Escape Room Marketing Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>33:17 The Netflix Partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35:39 The Mechanics They Changed for the Sequel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>38:37 Developing for Many Platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40:04 Sponsor Break \u2013 RECON &amp; PG\u2019s Playhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>41:50 Dealing With Intense Scrutiny on the Internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>46:51 What Comes Next<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>49:26 Credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>52:19 Bonus Story: Escape Room Fail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave a Voicemail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question or thought for the podcast? You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoldenidol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Idol Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golden Idol Games on Steam\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1677770\/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Case of the Golden Idol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2716400\/The_Rise_of_the_Golden_Idol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rise of the Golden Idol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3333870\/Golden_Idol_Investigations__The_Sins_of_New_Wells\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sins of New Wells (DLC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumethismedia.com\/escape-this-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Escape This Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/murdermuseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aurelius Whitlock&#8217;s Murder Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.netflix.com\/en\/node\/121442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Netflix Mobile Games<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Andrejs Klavins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"648\" data-attachment-id=\"161155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/andrejs-klavins-small\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"713,648\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Andrejs Klavins small\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small.jpg\" alt=\"man with blond hair and short blond beard with glasses in front of a river\" class=\"wp-image-161155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small.jpg 713w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small-150x136.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andrejs-Klavins-small-600x545.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>X: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ColorGray7\">@colorgray7<\/a>, Bluesky: <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/andrejsklavins.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@andrejsklavins.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrejs is a game designer. In 2010, Andrejs co-founded and led video game studio Next Level which published over 10 social network and mobile games in Latvia. After 4 years in education at the technology start-up Edurio, Andrejs left the start-up scene and decided to team up with his brother Ernest to return to the game industry and try creating a successful indie game. 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