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Board Game Design Day - Balancing Mechanics for Your Card Game's Unique Power Curve

Offered By: GDC via YouTube

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GDC (Game Developers Conference) Courses Game Design Courses Game Mechanics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the intricacies of balancing mechanics in card game design through this 31-minute GDC talk from 2018. Delve into the power curves of popular collectible card games as Dylan Mayo from The Pokemon Company establishes fundamental principles and analyzes games like Magic: The Gathering, The Pokemon Trading Card Game, Hearthstone, The Spoils, and Clash Royale. Gain valuable insights into creating a unique and balanced power curve for your own card game design, drawing from the strategies employed by industry leaders in the CCG space.

Syllabus

Board Game Design Day: Balancing Mechanics for Your Card Game's Unique Power Curve


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GDC

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