Rapid Prototyping: Paper Playtesting Mechanics Before Writing Code

Using index cards, dice, and tokens to validate your core game idea in 2 hours.

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The High Cost of Coding Too Early

Testing core mathematical formulas on paper reveals fatal pacing and balance flaws before writing a line of code.

Altering card costs and damage values mid-game to discover the most exhilarating rule thresholds.

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