Rick Kolesar / Game Designer

Microsoft Casual Games

Lead Game Designer | 08.2019 –> Current

  • Created and designed Microsoft Jewel 2 (MSN Games, inside Microsoft Solitaire Windows app). Introduced new mechanics/gameplay to the match 3 genre (read more about it here).
  • Designed Microsoft Gem Drop (MSN Games, inside Microsoft Solitaire Windows app).
  • Designed Mahjong by Microsoft (iOS and Android).
  • Created a new mechanic and rebalanced Microsoft Jewel.
    • Was the 2nd most played game on MSN Games but has been knocked out of position our own Microsoft Jewel 2 : )
  • Worked with other designers/teams on new features for Microsoft Solitaire Collection, Ultimate Word Games, Sudoku, Games for Teams, and other titles for Windows, mobile, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Working on new game IPs and experiences.

Mahjong by Microsoft (iOS and Android)