game-design-prototype-intent-audit
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Audit a game feature, system concept, prototype plan, or preproduction proposal to determine whether the prototype is meant to sell the idea or reveal unknowns, and whether the prototype scope matches that intent. Use when teams are unclear about why they are prototyping, when a prototype risks becoming a demo in disguise, or when precious prototype time may be spent proving known strengths instead of testing real uncertainties.
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