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Game Economy & Mechanics Prototyping SaaS
A web-based platform that allows game designers to build, simulate, and balance complex 'spreadsheet' mechanics (economies, stats, RPG systems) and share them as interactive web prototypes with playtesters. It bridges the gap between static Excel sheets and fully coded game engines.
Why this matters
A web-based platform that allows game designers to build, simulate, and balance complex 'spreadsheet' mechanics (economies, stats, RPG systems) and share them as interactive web prototypes with playtesters. It bridges the gap between static Excel sheets and fully coded game engines.
- · Built for Indie game developers, lead designers at AA/AAA studios, and TTRPG creators..
- · Most likely monetization: SaaS subscription.
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Headline
Game Economy & Mechanics Prototyping SaaS
Sub-headline
A web-based platform that allows game designers to build, simulate, and balance complex 'spreadsheet' mechanics (economies, stats, RPG systems) and share them as interactive web prototypes with playtesters. It bridges the gap between static Excel sheets and fully coded game engines.
Who It's For
For Indie game developers, lead designers at AA/AAA studios, and TTRPG creators.
Feature List
✓ Import/Export from Google Sheets/CSV ✓ Interactive web-based playtester links with state saving ✓ Visual economy balancing and Monte Carlo simulation tools
Where to Validate
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Community Voices
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- “the use of spreadsheets allowed me to communicate the mechanics to players much more simply”
- “There isn't any miscommunication thanks to how easy it is to organize complex data”
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