Jay Wardell (@jaywardell.bsky.social)

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

Introvert. Working my way toward curmudgeon Shark River Studios: https://sharkriverstudios.com

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@jaywardell.bsky.social

Here’s BirdBrainz running on iPhone Duo. Most iPhone games lock you into portrait mode. BirdBrainz doesn’t. The latest update (just submitted to Apple) supports every orientation and pose on iPhone, iPhone Duo, and iPad—plus every Dynamic Type size. #SwiftUI #iOSDev

Jay Wardell

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My App Store app BirdBrainz: Queens Puzzle is featured on Uplift Indie on Tue 15 Dec. Indie devs review each other's apps, two iOS and two Android apps a day. Come review mine and book a day for yours 👇 #indiedev #buildinpublic www.upliftindie.app/day/2026-12-...

upliftindie.appTuesday, 15 December 2026 on Uplift IndieUp to 2 iOS and 2 Android indie apps are featured on Tuesday, 15 December 2026. Come back that day to download them and leave an honest review.

Jay Wardell

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Instructional video for an intimidating-looking beginner level BirdBrainz puzzle: www.youtube.com/shorts/zMjt4...

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Jay Wardell

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I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 29 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:32 Andrew Lloyd Webber Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 28 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:13 Famous Drummers Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

Here's how I did on today's VWLSS challenge: VWLSS • Sep 25 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:48 South American Countries Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

22 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 22 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼×🌼🌼 2:18 Characters in The Hobbit Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

21 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 21 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:31 Pats Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

19 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 19 🌼×🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 2:14 At a Pep Rally Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

16 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 16 🌼🌼🌼🌼×🌼🌼🌼 1:38 Alice in Wonderland Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

14 Sept

I finished the VWLSS challenge for September 14, 2026. VWLSS • Sep 14 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 2:21 American Song Birds Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

11 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 11 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 2:07 Other Words for Money Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

9 Sept

If I'm reading the tech specs page correctly, BirdBrainz is going to look pretty good on the iPhone Duo.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

8 Sept

I finished the VWLSS challenge for September 8, 2026. VWLSS • Sep 8 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:21 Classic Fantasy Worlds Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

6 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 5 ×🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:42 Famous Drummers Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

4 Sept

How's this for a first impression for a puzzle game? Could probably use a better title.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

4 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 4 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:20 Hammers Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

4 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 3 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:24 Not the Ivy League Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

2 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 2 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:41 Largest Cities in the World Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

2 Sept

Softest of soft launches There’s a new iOS puzzle game apps.apple.com/us/app/birdb...

apps.apple.comBirdBrainz: Queens Puzzle App - App StoreDownload BirdBrainz: Queens Puzzle by Shark River Studios LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like BirdBrainz:…

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

1 Sept

This has never happened to me: a new game, 7 minutes in review before it was accepted. Pretty psyched (Yeah, it sat in waiting for review for a while…)

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

1 Sept

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Sep 1 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:46 The PC Revolution Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

29 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 29 🌼🌼×🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:29 Back to School Sale Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

28 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 28 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼× 4:24 Pizza Chains Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

27 Aug

I finished the VWLSS challenge for August 27, 2026. VWLSS • Aug 27 🌼🌼🌼×🌼×🌼🌼 1:52 Fictional Bears Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

27 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 26 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:43 Social Media Neologisms Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

26 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 25 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:23 String Instruments Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

24 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 24 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:35 Rocks Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

22 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 22 🌼🌼🌼🌼×🌼🌼🌼 2:01 Summer Flowers Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

21 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 21 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼×🌼🌼 2:40 Reference Books Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

20 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 20 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼×🌼 1:46 Crooners Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

19 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 19 🌼🌼🌼🌼–🌼🌼🌼 2:00 Red Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

18 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 18 ×🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:43 Mollusks Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

17 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 17 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:29 Countries in NATO Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

15 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 15 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:23 American Beaches Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

14 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 14 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:57 Secretaries of State Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

13 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 13 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:29 Songs with City Names Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

12 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 12 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:18 Biblical Names Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

11 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 11 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:40 Bread Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

10 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 10 🌼🌼🌼🌼×🌼🌼🌼 1:49 Chores Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

8 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 8 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:40 Summer Crops Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

7 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 7 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:52 Historical Tyrants Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

6 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 6 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:37 State Capitals of the Midwest Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

5 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 5 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 2:11 Broadway Composers Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

3 Aug

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Aug 3 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:31 Newspaper Comic Strips Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

31 July

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Jul 31 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:40 Supreme Court Justices Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

30 July

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Jul 30 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:38 Languages Spoken in Israel Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

29 July

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Jul 29 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼– 3:10 North American Cryptids Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

28 July

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Jul 28 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼× 1:28 Dog Tricks Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.

Jay Wardell

@jaywardell.bsky.social

27 July

I finished today's VWLSS challenge. VWLSS • Jul 27 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 1:48 Things you put on a Hamburger Play it here: sharkriverstudios.com/vwlss

sharkriverstudios.comVWLSS — Shark River StudiosA word puzzle with every vowel removed. One category, eight clues, six days a week — plus a Sunday Bonus.