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# ? **24 Anchors + Special Rooms – Star Ratings Added**



| Anchor / Room                | Description                                     | Subtype                | FT | NL | SZ | BA | SY            | SI                         | ⭐ Rating |

| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ------------- | -------------------------- | -------- |

| **MegaMart**                 | Large department store, general merchandise     | Department Store       | 80 | 10 | 5  | 70 | Retail        | 10 (Discount Week)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **DeptoMax**                 | Another large department store                  | Department Store       | 70 | 10 | 5  | 70 | Retail        | 15 (Holiday Sale)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **CinemaX**                  | Multiplex movie theater, noisy but draws crowds | Cinema                 | 70 | 50 | 6  | 60 | Entertainment | 15 (Premiere Night)        | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Food Kingdom**             | Food court hub with multiple fast-food options  | Food Court             | 60 | 30 | 5  | 50 | Food          | 20 (Holiday Feast)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **TechNova**                 | Electronics megastore, popular for gadgets      | Electronics Store      | 65 | 20 | 4  | 80 | Electronics   | 10 (New Release)           | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Cellular Central**         | Mobile phone & device store                     | Cellular Store         | 50 | 15 | 3  | 75 | Electronics   | 10 (Launch Week)           | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Fashion Plaza**            | Premium clothing anchor, upscale                | Fashion Retail         | 55 | 10 | 4  | 90 | Fashion       | 15 (Fashion Week)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Sports Arena**             | Indoor sports complex, moderate foot traffic    | Sports Center          | 50 | 40 | 5  | 60 | Entertainment | 10 (Tournament)            | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Book Haven**               | Mega bookstore with reading events              | Bookstore              | 40 | 10 | 3  | 60 | Retail        | 10 (Author Signing)        | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Arcadia**                  | Arcade and gaming center, high noise            | Arcade                 | 55 | 60 | 4  | 50 | Entertainment | 20 (Tournament Weekend)    | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Luxury Lane**              | High-end boutique anchor, niche but prestigious | Boutique               | 35 | 5  | 3  | 95 | Fashion       | 25 (Exclusive Launch)      | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    |

| **Health Hub**               | Gym and wellness center, steady visitors        | Gym                    | 45 | 15 | 4  | 70 | Services      | 10 (New Year Promo)        | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Toy Kingdom**              | Mega toy store, attracts families               | Toy Store              | 60 | 20 | 4  | 75 | Retail        | 15 (Holiday Rush)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Pet Planet**               | Pet supplies and small adoption center          | Pet Store              | 40 | 15 | 3  | 65 | Retail        | 10 (Adoption Day)          | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Gourmet Plaza**            | Upscale restaurants and eateries                | Restaurant             | 45 | 20 | 4  | 85 | Food          | 15 (Chef’s Week)           | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Style Studio**             | Mid-tier fashion anchor                         | Fashion Retail         | 45 | 10 | 3  | 75 | Fashion       | 10 (Seasonal Sale)         | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **ElectroMart**              | Electronics discount anchor                     | Electronics Outlet     | 50 | 15 | 4  | 60 | Electronics   | 10 (Black Friday)          | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Mega Mall Gym**            | Large gym & fitness classes                     | Fitness Center         | 50 | 15 | 5  | 60 | Services      | 10 (Fitness Challenge)     | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Culinary Corner**          | Food specialty anchor, high variety             | Specialty Food         | 55 | 25 | 4  | 70 | Food          | 15 (Cooking Class)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Beauty Loft**              | Full-service beauty treatments                  | Beauty Salon           | 40 | 5  | 3  | 80 | Services      | 15 (New Product Launch)    | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **ElectroHub**               | Electronics & gadgets, mid-traffic              | Electronics Store      | 55 | 20 | 4  | 70 | Electronics   | 10 (New Launch Week)       | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Food Bazaar**              | International cuisine hub                       | Restaurant / Food Hall | 60 | 25 | 5  | 75 | Food          | 15 (Food Festival)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Burger Blast**             | Fast-food anchor, popular with families         | Fast-Food              | 50 | 20 | 4  | 65 | Food          | 10 (Lunch Rush)            | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Pizza Palace**             | Fast-food pizza anchor                          | Fast-Food              | 45 | 15 | 4  | 70 | Food          | 10 (Family Night Bonus)    | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Shoe Stop**                | Mid-tier shoe anchor                            | Shoe Store             | 40 | 10 | 3  | 65 | Fashion       | 10 (Seasonal Sale)         | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Melody Mart**              | Music instruments and sheet music               | Music Store            | 45 | 10 | 3  | 70 | Entertainment | 10 (Concert Promo)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Bloom & Bud**              | Floral anchor, gift bouquets and arrangements   | Floral Shop            | 35 | 5  | 3  | 65 | Retail        | 10 (Valentine Event)       | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Vinyl Vault**              | Record store, vintage & new vinyl               | Record Store           | 35 | 5  | 3  | 70 | Entertainment | 10 (Record Release)        | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Gemstone Gallery**         | Fine jewelry & luxury accessories               | Jewelry Store          | 35 | 5  | 3  | 85 | Retail        | 15 (Luxury Promo)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Ink & Iron**               | Tattoo and body art anchor                      | Tattoo Shop            | 30 | 10 | 3  | 75 | Services      | 15 (Tattoo Event)          | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Special Room: ECR**        | Electronic Cash Register / Security Hub         | Special Room           | -  | -  | -  | -  | Functional    | Theft prevention mechanics | -        |

| **Special Room: Management** | Mall Management Office                          | Special Room           | -  | -  | -  | -  | Functional    | Revenue / Event oversight  | -        |

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# ? **24 Anchors + Special Rooms – Star Ratings Added**



| Anchor / Room                | Description                                     | Subtype                | FT | NL | SZ | BA | SY            | SI                         | ⭐ Rating |

| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ------------- | -------------------------- | -------- |

| **MegaMart**                 | Large department store, general merchandise     | Department Store       | 80 | 10 | 5  | 70 | Retail        | 10 (Discount Week)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **DeptoMax**                 | Another large department store                  | Department Store       | 70 | 10 | 5  | 70 | Retail        | 15 (Holiday Sale)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **CinemaX**                  | Multiplex movie theater, noisy but draws crowds | Cinema                 | 70 | 50 | 6  | 60 | Entertainment | 15 (Premiere Night)        | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Food Kingdom**             | Food court hub with multiple fast-food options  | Food Court             | 60 | 30 | 5  | 50 | Food          | 20 (Holiday Feast)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **TechNova**                 | Electronics megastore, popular for gadgets      | Electronics Store      | 65 | 20 | 4  | 80 | Electronics   | 10 (New Release)           | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Cellular Central**         | Mobile phone & device store                     | Cellular Store         | 50 | 15 | 3  | 75 | Electronics   | 10 (Launch Week)           | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Fashion Plaza**            | Premium clothing anchor, upscale                | Fashion Retail         | 55 | 10 | 4  | 90 | Fashion       | 15 (Fashion Week)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Sports Arena**             | Indoor sports complex, moderate foot traffic    | Sports Center          | 50 | 40 | 5  | 60 | Entertainment | 10 (Tournament)            | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Book Haven**               | Mega bookstore with reading events              | Bookstore              | 40 | 10 | 3  | 60 | Retail        | 10 (Author Signing)        | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Arcadia**                  | Arcade and gaming center, high noise            | Arcade                 | 55 | 60 | 4  | 50 | Entertainment | 20 (Tournament Weekend)    | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Luxury Lane**              | High-end boutique anchor, niche but prestigious | Boutique               | 35 | 5  | 3  | 95 | Fashion       | 25 (Exclusive Launch)      | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    |

| **Health Hub**               | Gym and wellness center, steady visitors        | Gym                    | 45 | 15 | 4  | 70 | Services      | 10 (New Year Promo)        | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Toy Kingdom**              | Mega toy store, attracts families               | Toy Store              | 60 | 20 | 4  | 75 | Retail        | 15 (Holiday Rush)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Pet Planet**               | Pet supplies and small adoption center          | Pet Store              | 40 | 15 | 3  | 65 | Retail        | 10 (Adoption Day)          | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Gourmet Plaza**            | Upscale restaurants and eateries                | Restaurant             | 45 | 20 | 4  | 85 | Food          | 15 (Chef’s Week)           | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Style Studio**             | Mid-tier fashion anchor                         | Fashion Retail         | 45 | 10 | 3  | 75 | Fashion       | 10 (Seasonal Sale)         | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **ElectroMart**              | Electronics discount anchor                     | Electronics Outlet     | 50 | 15 | 4  | 60 | Electronics   | 10 (Black Friday)          | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Mega Mall Gym**            | Large gym & fitness classes                     | Fitness Center         | 50 | 15 | 5  | 60 | Services      | 10 (Fitness Challenge)     | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Culinary Corner**          | Food specialty anchor, high variety             | Specialty Food         | 55 | 25 | 4  | 70 | Food          | 15 (Cooking Class)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Beauty Loft**              | Full-service beauty treatments                  | Beauty Salon           | 40 | 5  | 3  | 80 | Services      | 15 (New Product Launch)    | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **ElectroHub**               | Electronics & gadgets, mid-traffic              | Electronics Store      | 55 | 20 | 4  | 70 | Electronics   | 10 (New Launch Week)       | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Food Bazaar**              | International cuisine hub                       | Restaurant / Food Hall | 60 | 25 | 5  | 75 | Food          | 15 (Food Festival)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Burger Blast**             | Fast-food anchor, popular with families         | Fast-Food              | 50 | 20 | 4  | 65 | Food          | 10 (Lunch Rush)            | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Pizza Palace**             | Fast-food pizza anchor                          | Fast-Food              | 45 | 15 | 4  | 70 | Food          | 10 (Family Night Bonus)    | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Shoe Stop**                | Mid-tier shoe anchor                            | Shoe Store             | 40 | 10 | 3  | 65 | Fashion       | 10 (Seasonal Sale)         | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Melody Mart**              | Music instruments and sheet music               | Music Store            | 45 | 10 | 3  | 70 | Entertainment | 10 (Concert Promo)         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Bloom & Bud**              | Floral anchor, gift bouquets and arrangements   | Floral Shop            | 35 | 5  | 3  | 65 | Retail        | 10 (Valentine Event)       | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Vinyl Vault**              | Record store, vintage & new vinyl               | Record Store           | 35 | 5  | 3  | 70 | Entertainment | 10 (Record Release)        | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Gemstone Gallery**         | Fine jewelry & luxury accessories               | Jewelry Store          | 35 | 5  | 3  | 85 | Retail        | 15 (Luxury Promo)          | ⭐⭐⭐⭐     |

| **Ink & Iron**               | Tattoo and body art anchor                      | Tattoo Shop            | 30 | 10 | 3  | 75 | Services      | 15 (Tattoo Event)          | ⭐⭐⭐      |

| **Special Room: ECR**        | Electronic Cash Register / Security Hub         | Special Room           | -  | -  | -  | -  | Functional    | Theft prevention mechanics | -        |

| **Special Room: Management** | Mall Management Office                          | Special Room           | -  | -  | -  | -  | Functional    | Revenue / Event oversight  | -        |

]]> <![CDATA[Game Theory: 'Shelf-Space' Stats Logistics.]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=17 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:10:54 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=17 How to Understand These Stats on a Static Board

FT (Foot Traffic):
- Higher FT tenants “pull” customers to nearby stores.
- Can be visualized with radius circles or arrows around anchors showing influence.
- Example: MegaMart FT 40 → boosts adjacent stores by 40% influence factor.
NL (Noise Level):
- Shows which tenants may annoy neighbors and reduce their revenue.
- On a static board, could show “noise zones” around noisy tenants (like a shaded area).
SZ (Store Size):
- Determines cost scaling and space occupancy.
- Can be visualized by how many board spaces the tenant occupies or an icon showing size tier.
BA (Brand Appeal):
- Higher BA multiplies revenue; also increases synergy effects.
- Can be represented by stars, colors, or logos for intuitive visual ranking.
SY (Synergy Type):
- Matches tenant categories to gain adjacency bonuses.
- Use icons, color coding, or grouping lines on the board so players immediately recognize synergy potential.

Revenue Types (Clarified)

Base Revenue: Standard tenant income.
Online Sales: Adds percentage of base revenue, independent of board position.
Traffic Boost: Applied when FT triggers from nearby anchors or events.
Product Card Bonuses: Persistent revenue boosts linked to certain anchors.
Stat Modifiers: All the above are affected by FT, NL, BA, and SY multipliers.

Example Calculation for a Tenant (MegaMart):

BaseRevenue = 100
FT = 40 → Revenue *= 1 + 0.40 → 140
BA = 30 → Revenue *= 1 + 0.30 → 182
SY (2 same-type nearby) → Revenue = 1 + 0.052 → 202.3
NL nearby (10%) → Revenue *= 0.90 → 182.1

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FT (Foot Traffic):
- Higher FT tenants “pull” customers to nearby stores.
- Can be visualized with radius circles or arrows around anchors showing influence.
- Example: MegaMart FT 40 → boosts adjacent stores by 40% influence factor.
NL (Noise Level):
- Shows which tenants may annoy neighbors and reduce their revenue.
- On a static board, could show “noise zones” around noisy tenants (like a shaded area).
SZ (Store Size):
- Determines cost scaling and space occupancy.
- Can be visualized by how many board spaces the tenant occupies or an icon showing size tier.
BA (Brand Appeal):
- Higher BA multiplies revenue; also increases synergy effects.
- Can be represented by stars, colors, or logos for intuitive visual ranking.
SY (Synergy Type):
- Matches tenant categories to gain adjacency bonuses.
- Use icons, color coding, or grouping lines on the board so players immediately recognize synergy potential.

Revenue Types (Clarified)

Base Revenue: Standard tenant income.
Online Sales: Adds percentage of base revenue, independent of board position.
Traffic Boost: Applied when FT triggers from nearby anchors or events.
Product Card Bonuses: Persistent revenue boosts linked to certain anchors.
Stat Modifiers: All the above are affected by FT, NL, BA, and SY multipliers.

Example Calculation for a Tenant (MegaMart):

BaseRevenue = 100
FT = 40 → Revenue *= 1 + 0.40 → 140
BA = 30 → Revenue *= 1 + 0.30 → 182
SY (2 same-type nearby) → Revenue = 1 + 0.052 → 202.3
NL nearby (10%) → Revenue *= 0.90 → 182.1

]]> <![CDATA[Manifest: 'Shelf-Space' (Developer-Facing)]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=16 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:10:09 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=16 Version: 0.0.4a
Publisher: The CollabGadget Co.
Description:
Shelf-Space is a cooperative, money-based board game set in a mall. Players manage anchors, stores, and tenant synergies. This manifest tracks mechanics, stats, formulas, components, prototype production, and development progress.
Purpose: Track progress;

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items are checkable milestones.

Table of Contents

1. Core Game Design

Define game objective (co-op goal, revenue, synergy)
Decide player count range and scaling
Establish approximate game duration
Draft initial ruleset

Notes: Game is cooperative; tenants can be shut down and replaced by new tenants mid-game.

2. Board & Layout

Create multi-directional mall board template
Define wings (North, East, South, West)
Place anchor and store positions
Design special tiles (traffic surges, events)
Finalize visual layout for playtesting

Movement Notes: Event cards dictate movement rather than purely linear movement; must be readable from all angles.

3. Anchors & Stores

List anchor types (MegaMart, Cinema, etc.)
List smaller stores and kiosks
Define stats for each (FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY, SI)
Design Anchor/Store Deed Cards
Test balance of revenue vs. cost

Deed Cards Include:

Stats: FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY, and Special Impact (SI)
Revenue formulas
Upgrade levels
Operating costs

4. Stats & Revenue System
Stats Overview, Abbreviations & Formulas
Stat
Abbreviation
Effect
Formula / Notes
How It’s Determined / VisualizedFoot Traffic
FT
Attracts customers; affects revenue for tenant and neighbors

Code:
Revenue = BaseRevenue * (1 + FT/100)

Assigned by tenant type and size. Anchors higher FT, small stores lower. Visual: arrows/circles showing influence radius.
Noise Level
NL
Reduces revenue of nearby tenants

Code:
NearbyRevenue *= (1 - NL/100)

Assigned by tenant type (arcades/cinemas high; boutiques low). Visual: shaded “noise zones” around noisy tenants.
Store Size
SZ
Physical footprint; scales costs/upgrades
UpgradeCost =

Code:
BaseCost * (1 + SZ/10)

; Maintenance =

Code:
BaseCost * SZ/10

Set by type/real-world size. Visual: board tiles occupied or footprint icon.
Brand Appeal
BA
Popularity/prestige; boosts revenue & synergy

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + BA/100

Determined by brand or theme. Visual: stars, logo, or color coding on deed card.
Synergy Type
SY
Tenant category for adjacency bonuses

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + 0.05 * NumberOfSameTypeNearby

Pre-set category (Electronics, Food, Clothing). Visual: color-coded groups/icons.
Special Impact
SI
One-time or rare effect; may change revenue, stats, or movement

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + SI/100

or triggers special events
Assigned by special tenants or flagship stores. Visual: flashy icon or color burst; explained in card text.
Revenue Types

Base Revenue: Standard tenant earnings
Online Sales:

Code:
Revenue += BaseRevenue * OnlineSales%
Traffic Boost:

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + TrafficBoost%
Product Card Boosts:

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + ProductBonus%
Stat Modifiers: Apply FT, NL, BA, SY, SI multiplicatively

Example Calculation:

BaseRevenue = 100
FT 40 → 140
BA 30 → 182
SY 2 nearby same type → 202.3
SI special +10 → 222.53
NL nearby 10% → 200.28
Implement sample revenue calculations for anchors
Test stat effects on revenue

5. Upgrades & Costs

Remodel (L1) bonus: +10–20% revenue
Expansion (L2) bonus: +25–40% revenue
Full Upgrade (L3) bonus: +50–75% revenue
Operating Costs (Maintenance, Emergency, Tenant Rent)
Shutdown & Startup Values
Scaling formulas for SZ / BA / FT

Formulas:

UpgradeCost =

Code:
BaseCost * (1 + SZ/10) * UpgradeLevelMultiplier
MonthlyMaintenance =

Code:
BaseCost * SZ/10
EmergencyRepair =

Code:
Revenue * Emergency%

6. Gameplay Mechanics

Revenue per round & per landing
Upgrade implementation
Event card interactions
Stat and synergy bonus effects
Player actions & optional cooperative choices

7. Event Cards
Expanded Explanation:

Traffic Boost Cards: Temporarily increase FT for a tenant or nearby stores.
Mall-wide Events: Affect all tenants (holidays, sales, emergencies).
Emergency Repair Cards: Force unexpected costs or downtime.
Online Sales Boosts: Increase revenue through digital channels for one or more tenants.
Special Synergy Events: Trigger extra bonuses when certain tenant combinations are adjacent.
Test probability/frequency
Ensure visual symbols and text clarity on event cards
Include any SI-triggering events

Notes: Event cards often trigger movement, temporary revenue/stat changes, or special effects linked to SI.

8. Product Cards
Stats Overview, Abbreviations & Formulas
Stat
Abbreviation
Effect
Formula / Notes
How It’s Determined / VisualizedPopularity
PO
Base consumer demand; increases revenue

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + PO/100

Set by product appeal. Visual: star rating or icon.
Hype
HY
Short-term buzz effect; temporary revenue boost

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + HY/100

Set by events or launch campaigns. Visual: flame/flash icon.
Rarity
RR
Scarcity; boosts revenue due to exclusivity

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + RR/100

Determined by edition, limited releases. Visual: gem/lock icon.
Market Trend
MT
Trendiness or popularity shift; may affect multiple rounds

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + MT/100

Assigned dynamically; visual: arrow up/down or trend graph.

Associate with anchors
Example: New Phone Release → % revenue boost
Persistent bonus, separate from Event Cards

Revenue Formula:

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + PO% * HY% * RR% * MT%

9. Currency & Denominations

1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 10000
Optional: special tokens for cooperative resources
Track totals & denominations during playtesting

10. Turn & Round System

Define turn sequence
Revenue collection rules
Apply operating costs
Upgrade rules & optional actions
Round tracker integration

11. Cooperative Features

Resource pooling
Shared bonuses from synergy
Event mitigation cooperation
Test cooperative decision-making impact

12. Victory & Goals

Define co-op goal (target revenue, foot traffic, upgrades)
Optional competitive scoring per player
Adjust goals for scaling difficulty

Notes: Final objectives are not set; focus on documenting mechanics first.

13. Art & Visuals

Board visual design
Deed card layout
Tokens and currency design
Event card visuals
Test readability & aesthetics

14. Playtesting & Balancing

Test revenue formulas
Test upgrade progression
Test event card impact
Test cooperative mechanics
Adjust difficulty, costs, revenue scaling
Document feedback & iterate

15. Prototype Production & Print Services
Steps for Physical Prototype:

Finalize Visual Assets
- Board layout, deed cards, event/product cards, currency, tokens.
- Prepare print-ready designs (high-resolution, correct dimensions).
Research Print Services
- Compare services: The Game Crafter, Print & Play Productions, MakePlayingCards.com.
- Check for print quality, card thickness, board options, shipping times.
Select Materials
- Cardstock weight & finish (e.g., linen finish for cards).
- Board material (foldable or mounted).
- Tokens (wood, plastic, or punch-out).
Order Samples
- Test print a small batch of cards, tokens, and board.
- Verify color, size, and readability.
Build Prototype
- Assemble board, tokens, cards, and money.
- Label sections for stats, upgrades, and revenue tracking.
- Create a “playtesting kit” including dice or other movement mechanics.
Initial Playtest
- Test rules, stat effects, revenue calculations, and upgrades physically.
- Take notes on clarity, difficulty, and flow.
Iterate
- Adjust visuals, stat values, and board layout.
- Order updated prototype if needed.
- Document each iteration in dev manifest.

Checklist Notes:

Each

Code:
[ ]
can be updated to

Code:
[x]
when completed.
Version 0.0.4a includes fully defined product card stats (PO, HY, RR, MT) along with tenant stats (FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY, SI) and enhanced event card explanations.

]]> Version: 0.0.4a
Publisher: The CollabGadget Co.
Description:
Shelf-Space is a cooperative, money-based board game set in a mall. Players manage anchors, stores, and tenant synergies. This manifest tracks mechanics, stats, formulas, components, prototype production, and development progress.
Purpose: Track progress;

Code:
[ ]

items are checkable milestones.

Table of Contents

1. Core Game Design

Define game objective (co-op goal, revenue, synergy)
Decide player count range and scaling
Establish approximate game duration
Draft initial ruleset

Notes: Game is cooperative; tenants can be shut down and replaced by new tenants mid-game.

2. Board & Layout

Create multi-directional mall board template
Define wings (North, East, South, West)
Place anchor and store positions
Design special tiles (traffic surges, events)
Finalize visual layout for playtesting

Movement Notes: Event cards dictate movement rather than purely linear movement; must be readable from all angles.

3. Anchors & Stores

List anchor types (MegaMart, Cinema, etc.)
List smaller stores and kiosks
Define stats for each (FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY, SI)
Design Anchor/Store Deed Cards
Test balance of revenue vs. cost

Deed Cards Include:

Stats: FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY, and Special Impact (SI)
Revenue formulas
Upgrade levels
Operating costs

Code:
Revenue = BaseRevenue * (1 + FT/100)

Assigned by tenant type and size. Anchors higher FT, small stores lower. Visual: arrows/circles showing influence radius.
Noise Level
NL
Reduces revenue of nearby tenants

Code:
NearbyRevenue *= (1 - NL/100)

Assigned by tenant type (arcades/cinemas high; boutiques low). Visual: shaded “noise zones” around noisy tenants.
Store Size
SZ
Physical footprint; scales costs/upgrades
UpgradeCost =

Code:
BaseCost * (1 + SZ/10)

; Maintenance =

Code:
BaseCost * SZ/10

Set by type/real-world size. Visual: board tiles occupied or footprint icon.
Brand Appeal
BA
Popularity/prestige; boosts revenue & synergy

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + BA/100

Determined by brand or theme. Visual: stars, logo, or color coding on deed card.
Synergy Type
SY
Tenant category for adjacency bonuses

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + 0.05 * NumberOfSameTypeNearby

Pre-set category (Electronics, Food, Clothing). Visual: color-coded groups/icons.
Special Impact
SI
One-time or rare effect; may change revenue, stats, or movement

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + SI/100

or triggers special events
Assigned by special tenants or flagship stores. Visual: flashy icon or color burst; explained in card text.
Revenue Types

Base Revenue: Standard tenant earnings
Online Sales:

Code:
Revenue += BaseRevenue * OnlineSales%
Traffic Boost:

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + TrafficBoost%
Product Card Boosts:

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + ProductBonus%
Stat Modifiers: Apply FT, NL, BA, SY, SI multiplicatively

Example Calculation:

BaseRevenue = 100
FT 40 → 140
BA 30 → 182
SY 2 nearby same type → 202.3
SI special +10 → 222.53
NL nearby 10% → 200.28
Implement sample revenue calculations for anchors
Test stat effects on revenue

5. Upgrades & Costs

Remodel (L1) bonus: +10–20% revenue
Expansion (L2) bonus: +25–40% revenue
Full Upgrade (L3) bonus: +50–75% revenue
Operating Costs (Maintenance, Emergency, Tenant Rent)
Shutdown & Startup Values
Scaling formulas for SZ / BA / FT

Formulas:

UpgradeCost =

Code:
BaseCost * (1 + SZ/10) * UpgradeLevelMultiplier
MonthlyMaintenance =

Code:
BaseCost * SZ/10
EmergencyRepair =

Code:
Revenue * Emergency%

6. Gameplay Mechanics

Revenue per round & per landing
Upgrade implementation
Event card interactions
Stat and synergy bonus effects
Player actions & optional cooperative choices

7. Event Cards
Expanded Explanation:

Traffic Boost Cards: Temporarily increase FT for a tenant or nearby stores.
Mall-wide Events: Affect all tenants (holidays, sales, emergencies).
Emergency Repair Cards: Force unexpected costs or downtime.
Online Sales Boosts: Increase revenue through digital channels for one or more tenants.
Special Synergy Events: Trigger extra bonuses when certain tenant combinations are adjacent.
Test probability/frequency
Ensure visual symbols and text clarity on event cards
Include any SI-triggering events

Notes: Event cards often trigger movement, temporary revenue/stat changes, or special effects linked to SI.

8. Product Cards
Stats Overview, Abbreviations & Formulas
Stat
Abbreviation
Effect
Formula / Notes
How It’s Determined / VisualizedPopularity
PO
Base consumer demand; increases revenue

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + PO/100

Set by product appeal. Visual: star rating or icon.
Hype
HY
Short-term buzz effect; temporary revenue boost

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + HY/100

Set by events or launch campaigns. Visual: flame/flash icon.
Rarity
RR
Scarcity; boosts revenue due to exclusivity

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + RR/100

Determined by edition, limited releases. Visual: gem/lock icon.
Market Trend
MT
Trendiness or popularity shift; may affect multiple rounds

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + MT/100

Assigned dynamically; visual: arrow up/down or trend graph.

Associate with anchors
Example: New Phone Release → % revenue boost
Persistent bonus, separate from Event Cards

Revenue Formula:

Code:
Revenue *= 1 + PO% * HY% * RR% * MT%

9. Currency & Denominations

1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 10000
Optional: special tokens for cooperative resources
Track totals & denominations during playtesting

10. Turn & Round System

Define turn sequence
Revenue collection rules
Apply operating costs
Upgrade rules & optional actions
Round tracker integration

11. Cooperative Features

Resource pooling
Shared bonuses from synergy
Event mitigation cooperation
Test cooperative decision-making impact

12. Victory & Goals

Define co-op goal (target revenue, foot traffic, upgrades)
Optional competitive scoring per player
Adjust goals for scaling difficulty

Notes: Final objectives are not set; focus on documenting mechanics first.

13. Art & Visuals

Board visual design
Deed card layout
Tokens and currency design
Event card visuals
Test readability & aesthetics

14. Playtesting & Balancing

Test revenue formulas
Test upgrade progression
Test event card impact
Test cooperative mechanics
Adjust difficulty, costs, revenue scaling
Document feedback & iterate

15. Prototype Production & Print Services
Steps for Physical Prototype:

Finalize Visual Assets
- Board layout, deed cards, event/product cards, currency, tokens.
- Prepare print-ready designs (high-resolution, correct dimensions).
Research Print Services
- Compare services: The Game Crafter, Print & Play Productions, MakePlayingCards.com.
- Check for print quality, card thickness, board options, shipping times.
Select Materials
- Cardstock weight & finish (e.g., linen finish for cards).
- Board material (foldable or mounted).
- Tokens (wood, plastic, or punch-out).
Order Samples
- Test print a small batch of cards, tokens, and board.
- Verify color, size, and readability.
Build Prototype
- Assemble board, tokens, cards, and money.
- Label sections for stats, upgrades, and revenue tracking.
- Create a “playtesting kit” including dice or other movement mechanics.
Initial Playtest
- Test rules, stat effects, revenue calculations, and upgrades physically.
- Take notes on clarity, difficulty, and flow.
Iterate
- Adjust visuals, stat values, and board layout.
- Order updated prototype if needed.
- Document each iteration in dev manifest.

Checklist Notes:

Each

Code:
[ ]
can be updated to

Code:
[x]
when completed.
Version 0.0.4a includes fully defined product card stats (PO, HY, RR, MT) along with tenant stats (FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY, SI) and enhanced event card explanations.

]]> <![CDATA[Manifest: 'Shelf-Space' (User-Facing)]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=15 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:39:56 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=15
**Version:** 0.0.1a
**Publisher:** The CollabGadget Co.

**Description:**
*Shelf-Space* is a cooperative, money-based board game set in a mall. Players manage anchors, stores, and synergy between tenants. It is inspired by Monopoly but is cooperative, more strategic, and artsy.

**Purpose of this Manifest:**
Track development progress, features, and design milestones. Each item can be checked off when completed.

---

## **Table of Contents**

1. [Core Game Design](#core-game-design)
2. [Board & Layout](#board--layout)
3. [Anchors & Stores](#anchors--stores)
4. [Stats & Revenue System](#stats--revenue-system)
5. [Upgrades & Costs](#upgrades--costs)
6. [Gameplay Mechanics](#gameplay-mechanics)
7. [Event Cards](#event-cards)
8. [Turn & Round System](#turn--round-system)
9. [Cooperative Features](#cooperative-features)
10. [Victory & Goals](#victory--goals)
11. [Art & Visuals](#art--visuals)
12. [Playtesting & Balancing](#playtesting--balancing)

---

## **1. Core Game Design**
- [ ] Define game objective (co-op goal, target revenue, synergy goals, etc.)
- [ ] Decide player count range and scaling
- [ ] Establish approximate game duration
- [ ] Draft initial ruleset

---

## **2. Board & Layout**
- [ ] Create multi-directional mall board template
- [ ] Define wings (North, East, South, West)
- [ ] Place anchor and store positions
- [ ] Design special tiles (traffic surges, events)
- [ ] Finalize visual layout for playtesting

---

## **3. Anchors & Stores**
- [ ] List all anchor types (MegaMart, Cinema, etc.)
- [ ] List smaller stores and kiosks
- [ ] Define stats for each (FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY)
- [ ] Design Anchor/Store Deed Cards
- [ ] Test balance of revenue vs. cost

---

## **4. Stats & Revenue System**
- [ ] Base Revenue formula
- [ ] Online Sales revenue percentage
- [ ] Traffic Boost mechanics
- [ ] Stat modifiers applied (FT, BA, SY)
- [ ] Implement sample calculation for anchors

---

## **5. Upgrades & Costs**
- [ ] Remodel (Level 1) bonus %
- [ ] Expansion (Level 2) bonus %
- [ ] Full Upgrade (Level 3) bonus %
- [ ] Operating Costs (maintenance, emergency, tenant rent)
- [ ] Shutdown & Startup values
- [ ] Scaling formulas for SZ / BA / FT

---

## **6. Gameplay Mechanics**
- [ ] Revenue per round & per landing
- [ ] Upgrade implementation
- [ ] Event card interactions
- [ ] Stat and synergy bonus effects
- [ ] Player actions and optional cooperative choices

---

## **7. Event Cards**
- [ ] Traffic Boost cards
- [ ] Mall-wide events
- [ ] Emergency repair cards
- [ ] Online Sales boost cards
- [ ] Test probability and frequency

---

## **8. Turn & Round System**
- [ ] Define turn sequence
- [ ] Revenue collection rules per turn
- [ ] Apply operating costs per round
- [ ] Upgrade rules and optional actions
- [ ] Round tracker integration

---

## **9. Cooperative Features**
- [ ] Resource pooling mechanics
- [ ] Shared bonuses from synergy
- [ ] Event mitigation cooperation
- [ ] Testing cooperative decision-making impact

---

## **10. Victory & Goals**
- [ ] Define co-op goal (target revenue, foot traffic, upgrades)
- [ ] Optional competitive scoring per player
- [ ] Determine scoring or win conditions for playtesting
- [ ] Adjust goals for scaling difficulty

---

## **11. Art & Visuals**
- [ ] Board visual design
- [ ] Deed card layout
- [ ] Tokens and currency design
- [ ] Event card visuals
- [ ] Testing readability & aesthetics

---

## **12. Playtesting & Balancing**
- [ ] Test revenue formulas and percentages
- [ ] Test upgrade progression
- [ ] Test event card impact
- [ ] Test cooperative mechanics
- [ ] Adjust difficulty, costs, and revenue scaling
- [ ] Document feedback & iterate

---

**Notes:**
- Each `[ ]` can be updated to `[x]` when completed.
- Version 0.0.1a focuses on prototyping core mechanics and establishing a development roadmap.]]>
**Version:** 0.0.1a
**Publisher:** The CollabGadget Co.

**Description:**
*Shelf-Space* is a cooperative, money-based board game set in a mall. Players manage anchors, stores, and synergy between tenants. It is inspired by Monopoly but is cooperative, more strategic, and artsy.

**Purpose of this Manifest:**
Track development progress, features, and design milestones. Each item can be checked off when completed.

---

## **Table of Contents**

1. [Core Game Design](#core-game-design)
2. [Board & Layout](#board--layout)
3. [Anchors & Stores](#anchors--stores)
4. [Stats & Revenue System](#stats--revenue-system)
5. [Upgrades & Costs](#upgrades--costs)
6. [Gameplay Mechanics](#gameplay-mechanics)
7. [Event Cards](#event-cards)
8. [Turn & Round System](#turn--round-system)
9. [Cooperative Features](#cooperative-features)
10. [Victory & Goals](#victory--goals)
11. [Art & Visuals](#art--visuals)
12. [Playtesting & Balancing](#playtesting--balancing)

---

## **1. Core Game Design**
- [ ] Define game objective (co-op goal, target revenue, synergy goals, etc.)
- [ ] Decide player count range and scaling
- [ ] Establish approximate game duration
- [ ] Draft initial ruleset

---

## **2. Board & Layout**
- [ ] Create multi-directional mall board template
- [ ] Define wings (North, East, South, West)
- [ ] Place anchor and store positions
- [ ] Design special tiles (traffic surges, events)
- [ ] Finalize visual layout for playtesting

---

## **3. Anchors & Stores**
- [ ] List all anchor types (MegaMart, Cinema, etc.)
- [ ] List smaller stores and kiosks
- [ ] Define stats for each (FT, NL, SZ, BA, SY)
- [ ] Design Anchor/Store Deed Cards
- [ ] Test balance of revenue vs. cost

---

## **4. Stats & Revenue System**
- [ ] Base Revenue formula
- [ ] Online Sales revenue percentage
- [ ] Traffic Boost mechanics
- [ ] Stat modifiers applied (FT, BA, SY)
- [ ] Implement sample calculation for anchors

---

## **5. Upgrades & Costs**
- [ ] Remodel (Level 1) bonus %
- [ ] Expansion (Level 2) bonus %
- [ ] Full Upgrade (Level 3) bonus %
- [ ] Operating Costs (maintenance, emergency, tenant rent)
- [ ] Shutdown & Startup values
- [ ] Scaling formulas for SZ / BA / FT

---

## **6. Gameplay Mechanics**
- [ ] Revenue per round & per landing
- [ ] Upgrade implementation
- [ ] Event card interactions
- [ ] Stat and synergy bonus effects
- [ ] Player actions and optional cooperative choices

---

## **7. Event Cards**
- [ ] Traffic Boost cards
- [ ] Mall-wide events
- [ ] Emergency repair cards
- [ ] Online Sales boost cards
- [ ] Test probability and frequency

---

## **8. Turn & Round System**
- [ ] Define turn sequence
- [ ] Revenue collection rules per turn
- [ ] Apply operating costs per round
- [ ] Upgrade rules and optional actions
- [ ] Round tracker integration

---

## **9. Cooperative Features**
- [ ] Resource pooling mechanics
- [ ] Shared bonuses from synergy
- [ ] Event mitigation cooperation
- [ ] Testing cooperative decision-making impact

---

## **10. Victory & Goals**
- [ ] Define co-op goal (target revenue, foot traffic, upgrades)
- [ ] Optional competitive scoring per player
- [ ] Determine scoring or win conditions for playtesting
- [ ] Adjust goals for scaling difficulty

---

## **11. Art & Visuals**
- [ ] Board visual design
- [ ] Deed card layout
- [ ] Tokens and currency design
- [ ] Event card visuals
- [ ] Testing readability & aesthetics

---

## **12. Playtesting & Balancing**
- [ ] Test revenue formulas and percentages
- [ ] Test upgrade progression
- [ ] Test event card impact
- [ ] Test cooperative mechanics
- [ ] Adjust difficulty, costs, and revenue scaling
- [ ] Document feedback & iterate

---

**Notes:**
- Each `[ ]` can be updated to `[x]` when completed.
- Version 0.0.1a focuses on prototyping core mechanics and establishing a development roadmap.]]> <![CDATA[ESOMMORPG Zone List]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=14 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:20:15 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=14

WORLD:ODYSSIATERRA
Continent:

Gibbon Coast
North Kensington Forest
Athenas
Athenas Castle
Athenian Royal Hunting-Zone
Sachunun Forest
Brizna Bayou
Athenian Outer Encampment

Continent: Kensington

Continent: Welch]]>

WORLD:ODYSSIATERRA
Continent:

Gibbon Coast
North Kensington Forest
Athenas
Athenas Castle
Athenian Royal Hunting-Zone
Sachunun Forest
Brizna Bayou
Athenian Outer Encampment

Continent: Kensington

Continent: Welch]]> <![CDATA[CollabGadget ESOMMORPG (V.1.0.0) Announcement.]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=13 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:11:18 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=13 GAME CREDITS:

Development-Team:

Luis

In-Game/In-Forum Moderators:

Rob P., Kevin C., Shane H.

Quality-Control/Licensed Play-Testers

Lina F., Peter P., Ray C., Mason_ .

Character-Design:

R&D Pink, SOYA!-TEAM.

World-Building/Level-Design:

R&D Pink, SOYA!-TEAM.

Music/Score-Composer:
Electric Space Odyssey.
Studio/Sound-Engineers:

R&D Pink, SOYA!-TEAM.

Additional Musical Contributions:

Frank Levy

]]> GAME CREDITS:

Development-Team:

Luis

In-Game/In-Forum Moderators:

Rob P., Kevin C., Shane H.

Quality-Control/Licensed Play-Testers

Lina F., Peter P., Ray C., Mason_ .

Character-Design:

R&D Pink, SOYA!-TEAM.

World-Building/Level-Design:

R&D Pink, SOYA!-TEAM.

Music/Score-Composer:
Electric Space Odyssey.
Studio/Sound-Engineers:

R&D Pink, SOYA!-TEAM.

Additional Musical Contributions:

Frank Levy

]]> <![CDATA[CollabGadget BOOKSHELF (V.1.0.0) Announcement.]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=12 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:03:01 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=12 <![CDATA[CollabGadget RULEBOOK (V.0.1.4) Announcement.]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=8 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:22:43 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=8 Rulebook, a powerful new plugin -developed by The CollabGadget Co., and EXCLUSIVE to CASTLE, which aims to help our forum community clearly define rules, enforce punishments, and strengthen security, and make accessible our related policies — all from a single, easy-to-use control panel.

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Running a community means balancing fun with fairness. CG Rulebook gives us the tools to clearly define expectations, deal with problems fairly, and keep our forum secure — all without hunting through multiple settings.]]> Rulebook, a powerful new plugin -developed by The CollabGadget Co., and EXCLUSIVE to CASTLE, which aims to help our forum community clearly define rules, enforce punishments, and strengthen security, and make accessible our related policies — all from a single, easy-to-use control panel.

Features at a Glance
1. Forum Rules Manager

Create, edit, and organize rules directly from the admin panel.
Present rules in a clean, structured layout for members to follow.
Keep your community standards transparent and consistent.

2. Punishment System

Assign punishments to specific rule violations.
Track and manage infractions from within the plugin.
Ensure fair and consistent enforcement across your forum.

3. Security Tools

Configure login attempt limits to block brute-force attacks.
Enable spam detection safeguards.
Keep detailed audit logs of moderator actions for accountability.

4. Centralized Control Panel

A dedicated “CG Rulebook” section inside the Admin Control Panel.
Tabbed interface: Forum Rules, Punishments, Security.
All features designed to work together seamlessly.

Why We Use CG Rulebook?
Running a community means balancing fun with fairness. CG Rulebook gives us the tools to clearly define expectations, deal with problems fairly, and keep our forum secure — all without hunting through multiple settings.]]> <![CDATA[CollabGadget NOTIFYSL (V.0.1.4) Announcement.]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=7 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:49:45 +0000 Castle]]> https://castle.electricspaceodyssey.com/showthread.php?tid=7