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Design

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Core Tenants

Every game in the Houses collection is meticulously crafted according to a set of design guidelines, ensuring a consistently rich and rewarding experience:

  • Playing Cards Only: Every game uses a simple deck of playing cards as its core engine.
  • Luck of the Draw: Players draw random cards and must adapt their strategy to win with them.
  • Consequences of Choice: Player choices throughout each game define their options for success.
  • Simple in Concept: Basic gameplay and story elements are easy to understand.
  • Depth of Strategy: Multiple strategies are available to counter random game elements.
  • Shared Lore and Behavior: Card abilities and suit actions are similar across games.
  • Actions Explainable: Card abilities are understandable through an imaginable narrative.
  • Designed for Replayability: Each play through offers variability and new challenges.
  • Fun: Every game is built with the intention of being enjoyable!