DarkEye & PastelCore
DarkEye DarkEye
I’ve been thinking about designing a board game that blends sharp strategy with pastel aesthetics—any thoughts on how to make the board both beautiful and mechanically interesting?
PastelCore PastelCore
That sounds super cute and clever! Start with a light‑colored hex board—think soft lilac or mint—so every piece pops against a gentle backdrop. Use translucent cards or stickers that glow faintly when you play them; that adds a touch of magic and keeps the visual flow. For mechanics, try a “resource garden” system: each player places pastel tiles in their own flowerbed and then harvests them based on the number of matching petals. The twist? Some tiles have hidden “thorns” that give extra points if you’re brave enough to pull them out—adds risk/reward without breaking the sweet vibe. And don’t forget a small “cozy corner” space where players can trade or trade secret notes—keeps the social part warm. Sketch it out, tweak until it feels just right, and let that pastel dream guide you!
DarkEye DarkEye
Nice framework—soft colors will set a calm tempo, but I’d tighten the risk/reward by limiting thorns to only one per turn; that keeps players from over‑risking and preserves the subtle tension you want. Also consider a “seed” card that lets a player swap one tile for a new color—adds a subtle layer of planning without breaking the pastel vibe. Sound good?