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# 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.**