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Making Game Hacks That Stay Small

Making Game Hacks That Stay Small

Update: 2025-11-13
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It's hard for us to make a hack that doesn't grow into a game of its own. In this episode, we talk about two playtests—one for a game variant, another for a new hack—and say what went well, what needs work, and how to keep small things small.


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Making Game Hacks That Stay Small

Making Game Hacks That Stay Small

Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland