Lucky That Way by Brad Fregger

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What does it take to create the most played computer game in the world? Would it be a team composed of the most intelligent individuals? Maybe a great amount of cash to pump into production? No, none of the above. Brad Fregger utilized his belief of “seizing the moment” and his effective management and leadership to produce “Solitaire Royal”, the most popular computer game ever made.

Fregger’s book “Lucky That Way” is his compilation of stories of “seizing the moment while creating the games millions play.” Fregger’s stories come from an impressive background of employment, having worked for video game giants such as Atari and Activision, when the gaming industry was blooming into the giant it is today. The stories contained within this book illustrate his achievements, but most importantly provide a lesson of seizing opportunities and going along with life’s intricacies to achieve great things. Orson Scott Card contributed to the foreword and wrote “I want to be in the place where people like Brad Fregger will give me a new experience from time to time.”

Pitfall II, Shanghai, Solitaire Royal, Ghostbusters, Pharaoh’s Revenge, and Ishido are but a few of the titles Fregger has produced during his time in the industry. Following Fregger through his journey producing for industry giant after another and then his venture into entrepreneurship with his own company, “Lucky That Way” is like having a conversation with Fregger that is casual, but driven to inspire.

Just finished a game of Solitaire on your PC? Thinking back to “the good ol’ days” of Atari or the Mac and the classic games of childhood? This book follows Brad Fregger's career in game production and inspires readers to "seize the moment" and succeed in life.