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The Bomb and the difference of design

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 Bold vs. Subtle: A Design Dilemma in Card Game Creation Creating a card game is a lot more than just coming up with fun rules. It's about the entire experience, and that includes the visual design of the cards. Recently, while working on my game "High & Low - Card Game", I found myself agonizing over one seemingly small detail: the design of the number ten. One of the key cards in the deck is, of course, the ten. It's a high value, and I wanted it to stand out. However, I quickly realized that there were many ways to make it stand out. The image above shows two of the options I was considering. On the left, you see a ten with a bold, almost explosive design. The numbers are thick and impactful, giving the card a sense of power. On the right, the ten is more subtle, with a thinner frame and a slightly more refined look. Ultimately, I decided to go with a design that was even thinner than the one on the right. The final ten in the game has a very delicate fram...

Card Game Prototype Arrives from MeinSpiel!

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High & Low - Card Game Prototype Arrives from MeinSpiel!  Testing Begins! The moment we've been waiting for has arrived!  Our prototype of High & Low, produced by the wonderful team at MeinSpiel , has landed! We ripped open the package with excitement, eager to get our hands on the physical manifestation of our card game. First Impressions: A Splash of Color and Tactile Delight We were immediately impressed with the vibrant colors and the satisfying feel of the cards. MeinSpiel has done a fantastic job capturing the visual aesthetic we envisioned.  The cards have a lovely texture, making them a pleasure to shuffle and handle. The colors pop, bringing the artwork of High & Low - Card Game to life and adding a touch of visual flair to the gameplay. The Box: A Work in Progress However, like any prototype, there's always room for improvement. We noticed that the box, while sturdy, lacked a protective finish. This means it would be susceptible to dirt and wear and...

Our Present on Social Media

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 We are around the internet.  If you like to join our community let's connect! Kickstarter Campain https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/highandlow/high-and-low-card-game Homepage www.high-low.at Our homepage is German because our main audience is settled in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Social Media Facebook - high.low.cardgame Instagram - highlow_cardgame TickTock - high.low.cards Pinterest - highandlowcardgame Threads - highlow_cardgame X/Twitter - highlow_cards Bluesky - high-low-card-game Reddit  Tumblr