Antonia Gates

Games Producer

Antonia Gates

Favorite Coolmath Games: Rainy Day, LODGE, Folder Dungeon

Antonia is a games producer and writer with over 5 years of experience in the gaming industry. They attended Quinnipiac University's Game Design & Development program. During that time, they served as a narrative design & research intern for play4REAL XR Lab, a Yale research group focused on creating games for change. After graduating in 2020, they first started as a narrative designer for an unreleased story-heavy mobile game until 2021, when they became a game producer for Coolmath Games. They've tested and licensed over 100 games for the site, including TRACE, Double Cheeseburger, Medium Fries, and Crossbar Kevin.

In 2023, they created the Coolmath Games Alternate Reality Game (ARG): a 2-week interactive experience that included a mysterious story told through social media posts, unique puzzles to decipher on the website, and an original game to play for Halloween called 20xx_@3!1#3@2#2!1#3_v4.zip. The ARG was praised for its creativity and was featured in a video by the popular YouTube channel The Game Theorists!
Antonia produced original games for the site that have a focus on storytelling and innovative gameplay, such as Coolmath Games: The Game and Escape From Castle Claymount. They're currently producing TRACE: Definitive Edition, a remaster of the beloved escape room game exclusively for Steam!
Antonia has attended the Game Developer's Conference and Gamescom to meet and connect with developers. They have also showcased a playable demo of TRACE: Definitive Edition to thousands of players at PlayNYC. They also enjoy going to popular conventions such as New York Comic Con and Connecticon to keep up with the changing trends in pop culture.
Antonia loves games that have a unique story to tell! They adore RPGs and choice-based adventure games the most. When Antonia isn't gaming, they write new stories, cook and bake new foods, and take care of their adorable Chihuahua Jack-Russell Terrier mix!

Games Reviewed By Antonia Gates

The Giraffe Who Wants to Collect Every Cute Tiny Hat Gameplay

The Giraffe Who Wants to Collect Every Cute Tiny Hat

August 29, 2022

This giraffe is on a mission: To collect every cute, tiny hat they can find! Stretch the giraffe's neck and slide to grab every single hat.

Skwish Gameplay

Skwish

August 26, 2022

Why is there so much goo? Guess there's only one thing to do: Merge and push your way through to open the door! Can you escape the goo?

Rainy Day Gameplay

Rainy Day

August 25, 2022

Sure is rainy today... you'll need an umbrella! Stay dry while exploring the day away. Don't let the rain touch you, or you won't see all of the town!

Help, I cast the wrong spell gameplay

Help, I Cast the Wrong Spell!

August 22, 2022

After a long day, you just wanted to go home... But you cast a spell of infinite dynamite instead! Keep moving so nobody explodes.

Pathi Gameplay

Pathi

August 19, 2022

Place, rotate, and drop! Assemble your own path with blocks, spring pads, and gadgets to get the ball into the goal. Can you get it on your first try?

7 Second Haircuts Gameplay

7 Second Haircuts

August 15, 2022

Give all your clients the hairstyle of their dreams! Make sure they leave happy so you can earn tips to pay your rent by the end of the day.

Worlds Within Worlds Gameplay

Worlds Within Worlds

August 11, 2022

Leap through fantastic worlds to gather all the leaves and save the trees! You can get through anything with your trusty butterfly companion.

ROBROS

August 8, 2022

These Robros have one simple task: clear out the room. One Robro pushes, the other uses their magnet to attract. Put these Robros to work!

Tilted Tiles Gameplay

Tilted Tiles

August 4, 2022

Tumble down the tiled path! Keep your balance as you connect to other boxes. Can you clear all the tiles without falling into the abyss?

Crossbar Kevin Gameplay

Crossbar Kevin

August 1, 2022

Time for soccer training with dad! He expects you to hit that crossbar, or you'll hurt his pride. Make sure the ball doesn't hit anyone along the way...