# PokerRogue Roadmap

This roadmap outlines the planned development phases for PokerRogue.  
Dates are intentionally flexible.

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## 🧪 Phase 1 – Core Combat Prototype
**Goal:** A single playable poker fight

- [ ] Poker hand state machine
- [ ] STRIKE / GUARD / DODGE actions
- [ ] Pot & Edge system
- [ ] Basic enemy AI (1 archetype)
- [ ] Minimal fight UI

Deliverable: *One enemy, one fight, fully playable*

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## 🗺️ Phase 2 – Run Skeleton
**Goal:** A full run from start to boss

- [ ] Procedural map (10–15 nodes)
- [ ] Fight / Event / Shop nodes
- [ ] Rewards (skills & relics)
- [ ] 3 enemy archetypes
- [ ] 1 boss with rule modifier

Deliverable: *Complete run loop*

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## 🧠 Phase 3 – Builds & Depth
**Goal:** Meaningful player builds

- [ ] 20+ skills
- [ ] 20+ relics
- [ ] Status effects system
- [ ] Build synergies
- [ ] Balance pass

Deliverable: *Distinct playstyles*

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## 👑 Phase 4 – Meta Progression
**Goal:** Long-term replayability

- [ ] Meta currency
- [ ] Unlockable content pools
- [ ] Save / Load
- [ ] Starting loadouts

Deliverable: *Persistent progression*

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## ✨ Phase 5 – Polish & Content
**Goal:** Production-ready feel

- [ ] UI polish & animations
- [ ] Sound & juice
- [ ] More enemies & bosses
- [ ] Accessibility & settings

Deliverable: *Public demo / early access*

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## 🚧 Out of Scope (for now)
- Multiplayer
- Real-money poker simulation
- Solver-level AI

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## 🏁 Vision
PokerRogue should feel:
- Fast
- Tactical
- Dangerous
- Addictive

**Poker as combat. Risk as power.**