Jon Ingold
British game designer and writer, co-founder of Inkle, known for narrative games and the Ink scripting language, and the creator/director of TR-49 and titles such as 80 Days and Heaven’s Vault.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 32min
Jon Ingold, co-founder Inkle (80 Days, Expelled!, TR-49).
Jon Ingold, British game designer and co-founder of Inkle known for narrative games and the Ink scripting language. He discusses TR-49’s archival deduction and live audio overlay. He talks about designing reactive archives, keeping narrative coherent amid player freedom, and the influences from parser fiction, theatre, and classic mystery storytelling.
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Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 36min
134: Striving for Imperfection with Jon Ingold (A Highland Song)
Jon Ingold, co-founder of Inkle Studios and brain behind narrative gems like 80 Days and Heaven's Vault, joins to delve into his latest adventure, A Highland Song. He discusses how the game allows players to 'fail forward' in a unique narrative structure. The conversation reveals insights into the development of Ink, a scripting language transforming storytelling in games. Jon also shares his motivations behind creating immersive landscapes and the intricate mechanics that deepen player engagement, all while emphasizing the evolution of narrative-driven experiences.
