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Army Canasta

Boardgame Planned v0.1

A medieval tactical card game blending army-building and deployment, where players maneuver forces across the battlefield.

Genre Card Strategy
Players 2-4
Mechanics Deck building, deployment strategy
Style Medieval warfare

Completion Status

0%

Milestones

Planned

Core Mechanic Idea

Define the central mechanic and player loop.

High-level Theme

Choose theme, tone and target players.

Initial Component List

List cards, boards, tokens and components.

Victory Conditions

Define how players win and lose.

Prototype Plan

Schedule first paper prototype and playtests.

Under development

First Paper Prototype

Build and run initial play sessions.

Balanced Rules Draft

Iterate rules and balance numbers.

Component Design

Design cards, tiles and player aids.

Playtest Rounds

Organize multiple focused playtests.

Refinement & Variant

Add variants and polish mechanics.

Under testing

Blind Playtest

Test with players unfamiliar with the game.

Rulebook Edit

Refine wording and examples in the rules.

Component QA

Check prototype components for clarity.

Player Experience Testing

Measure pacing and downtime.

Final Balance Pass

Tune scoring and economy for fairness.

Under distributing

Manufacturer Quotes

Obtain production and shipping quotes.

Artwork Finalization

Complete final art and graphic layout.

Print Pre-production

Generate print-ready files and samples.

Fulfillment Setup

Plan warehousing and shipping logistics.

Kickstarter / Sales Launch

Run campaign or publisher outreach.