What cards looks like when you stop optimizing everything with an ambitious constraint

I started this because my weekend felt a little stuck, and reviews seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 5 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Board Games feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

I started this because my busy month felt a little stuck, and cards seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.