Doug Gardner

Doug Gardner is a puzzle and game designer who recently transitioned to working part-time while living full-time in an RV. Prior to beginning the nomadic life, Doug lived in Northern Virginia and was active in the local Washington DC puzzle community. From 2011 to 2017, Doug organized and ran the Arlington Puzzle Festival, which featured a crossword puzzle tournament, a Sudoku tournament, and an OCTO competition.

In 2011, Doug patented the OCTO puzzle and has since sold books on-line and in person at fairs and flea markets.