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GAME DECISION MAP

Marvel Snap

Collectible Card Game · Cross-platform · 2022

Current analysisBaseline 2026-07-25Open Decision Analysis → · Korean full analysis

Design direction

Build a bounded route contract for named targets, safeguarding scarcity, route choice and free access.

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Build a 12-card deck → play cards across three locations for six turns → Snap, stay, or retreat as cube stakes change → resolve two-of-three location control → gain rank, missions, and collection progress → unlock or target cards, refine the deck, and enter the next match.

REASONING IN THIS GAME

Selected designs and judgment conditions

Selected principles and the game-local design6 design records

These entries describe the selected design. Design selection is distinct from actual application and effect validation. The classified objects below retain their own roles and connections.

Goals and residual processing

Initial IFR · goal direction

Realign resources, sequence, exposure and economic conditions by target at the identified decision junction to recover trust, volition and value.

Final IFR · design goal

Connect existing route states from named-target intent through routes or eligibility, acquisition, deck addition and the first match within a bounded decision contract.

Recurring Structures

Detailed Repeating Structures

What repeats and keeps the system moving?

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Core classification and definition · Recovery Re-entry

Recovery Re-entry

Build a 12-card deck → play cards across three locations for six turns → Snap, stay, or retreat as cube stakes change → resolve two-of-three location control → gain rank, missions, and collection progress → unlock or target cards, refine the deck, and enter the next match.

Recovery from failure, damage, or depletion restores eligibility for the previous activity.

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  1. Core

    Growth Loop Linkage

    The actual loop runs through Booster/Credit → Card Upgrade → Collection Level → Token/Card → Deck Agency.

    Evidence
    Source Described
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  2. Resilience

    Core Combat Loop

    The actual loop runs through Snap/Retreat.

    Evidence
    Source Described
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  3. Competition

    Competition Loop Linkage

    The actual loop runs through Ranked , Conquest Battle Health, Infinite Snap Points.

    Evidence
    Source Described
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  4. Cooperation

    Cooperation Loop Linkage

    The actual loop runs through Alliance Bounty.

    Evidence
    Source Described
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence

Bottlenecks

Bottleneck Patterns

Where do decisions and flow break?

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Core classification and definition · Decision and Planning Calculability Breakdown

Decision and Planning Calculability Breakdown

The limiting point sits in the collection deckbuilding planning handoff.

Multiple goals, resources, states, rules, and paths cannot be compared on one decision surface, forcing repeated reprioritization.

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  1. Core

    Decision and Planning Calculability Breakdown · Collection Deckbuilding

    The limiting point sits in the collection deckbuilding planning handoff.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  2. Supporting

    Action Feedback and Failure Attribution Break · Competition Mastery

    The limiting point sits in the competition mastery result handoff.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  3. Supporting

    Obligation and Volition Erosion · Liveops Event

    The limiting point sits in the liveops event return handoff.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  4. Supporting

    Rights and Lifecycle Discontinuity · Collection Mastery

    The limiting point sits in the collection mastery result handoff.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  5. Supporting

    Resource and Value Conversion Failure · Commerce Deckbuilding

    The limiting point sits in the commerce deckbuilding settlement handoff.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  6. Supporting

    Outcome and Contribution Attribution Failure · Social Community

    The limiting point sits in the social community result handoff.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence

Contradictions

Contradiction Patterns

What must improve, and what must remain protected?

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Core classification and definition · Probabilistic Safety vs Scarcity Revenue and Autonomy

Probabilistic Safety vs Scarcity Revenue and Autonomy

Across Named Target route → eligibility → first deck use, improve Popularity Vs Scarcity while preserving Freedom Vs Control.

Probability, guarantee, duplication, and completion safeguards must become decidable while scarcity, revenue structure, autonomy, and higher-order value remain protected.

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  1. Core

    Core Contradiction

    Across Named Target route → eligibility → first deck use, improve Popularity Vs Scarcity while preserving Freedom Vs Control.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  2. Supporting

    Competitive Result and Learning Explainability

    Across rule/result/learning/retry, improve Complexity Vs Convenience while preserving None.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  3. Supporting

    LiveOps Obligation and Operational State Load

    Across exposure → claim → exit/return → defect, improve Performance Vs Load while preserving Stability Vs Volatility.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  4. Supporting

    Collection

    Across ownership → milestone → use → return, improve Complexity Vs Convenience while preserving Stability Vs Volatility.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  5. Supporting

    Purchase-to-Use Value and Shop Trust

    Across offer/purchase → actual use → return/refund, improve Revenue Vs Trust while preserving Popularity Vs Scarcity.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  6. Supporting

    Alternative and Social Retention Depth

    Across alternative/social path → reciprocity → return, improve Stability Vs Volatility while preserving Freedom Vs Control.

    Evidence
    Classification Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence

Solution Mechanisms

Solution Mechanisms

Which intervention mechanism changes the condition?

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Core classification and definition · Route and Return Handoff

Route and Return Handoff

Apply Route and Return Handoff across Bounded Named-Target Route Contract while preserving the protected value.

Connect the current state to valid next actions, routes, retries, and returns while preserving choice and existing paths.

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  1. Core

    Bounded Named-Target Route Contract

    Apply Route and Return Handoff across Bounded Named-Target Route Contract while preserving the protected value.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  2. Supporting

    Layered Result-to-Retry Explanation Contract

    Apply Layered and Progressive Disclosure across Layered Result-to-Retry Explanation Contract while preserving the protected value.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  3. Supporting

    Segmented Optional Event Lifecycle Contract

    Apply Cadence and Rhythm Coordination across Segmented Optional Event Lifecycle Contract while preserving the protected value.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  4. Supporting

    Layered Plural Completion Contract

    Apply Layered and Progressive Disclosure across Layered Plural Completion Contract while preserving the protected value.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  5. Supporting

    Purchase Outcome Disclosure Floor

    Apply Loss Trust and Entitlement Buffer across Purchase Outcome Disclosure Floor while preserving the protected value.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  6. Supporting

    Bounded Optional Mode-to-Return Contract

    Apply State and Rule Visibility Encoding across Bounded Optional Mode-to-Return Contract while preserving the protected value.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence

Solution Compositions

Solution Compositions

How should interventions be combined and sequenced?

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Core classification and definition · Single-Track Localized Bundle

Single-Track Localized Bundle

Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Bounded Named-Target Route Contract as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

Combine a core intervention with stabilizing or accelerating support within one problem track and keep its impact localized.

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  1. Core

    Bounded Named-Target Route Contract Composition

    Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Bounded Named-Target Route Contract as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  2. Supporting

    Layered Result-to-Retry Explanation Contract Composition

    Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Layered Result-to-Retry Explanation Contract as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  3. Supporting

    Segmented Optional Event Lifecycle Contract Composition

    Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Segmented Optional Event Lifecycle Contract as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  4. Supporting

    Layered Plural Completion Contract Composition

    Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Layered Plural Completion Contract as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  5. Supporting

    Purchase Outcome Disclosure Floor Composition

    Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Purchase Outcome Disclosure Floor as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  6. Supporting

    Bounded Optional Mode-to-Return Contract Composition

    Connect 1 source-declared mechanism across Bounded Optional Mode-to-Return Contract as Single-Track Localized Bundle.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  7. Supporting

    Parallel Solution-Mechanism Composition

    Connect 6 source-declared mechanisms across Bounded Named-Target Route Contract as Core-First Branch-Sequential Portfolio.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence
  8. Supporting

    Parallel Solution-Mechanism Composition

    Connect 6 source-declared mechanisms across Bounded Named-Target Route Contract as Parallel Local Contracts with Independent Rollback.

    Evidence
    Solution Link Confirmed
    Outcome basis
    Design Evidence