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<p><span>🎉 </span><span>We're so excited to launch our crafting and game channel!</span></p>
<p><span>After months of hard work (and lots of foam and glue), we're finally live—and we have so much in store for you.</span></p>
<p><span>A few years ago, we made a simple game for our nieces and nephews for Christmas using dollar store toys, an inkjet printer, clip art, and chocolates. They had a blast. The following year, we made another one—still with cardstock, a glue stick, and scissors—and they loved it even more. So, the year after that… we went completely overboard.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcyKv8dghz8C0SghGwXvkSXBJlAHWwQyW3Lx4lyF6pIY0mJc5GwMxJvK_qxnSnZpWW36nUeRjXfT2A-eABcaMcEdMQpKicMlZEP1hMC0r10z-clevQdJSZxl4ojgQcYzHYbQIdBQQ?key=jsOn0c_Mj6-lQN9WFqLZOg" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>That fun holiday tradition is what pulled us into the world of crafting and game creation. At first, we knew nothing—we had to learn everything from scratch. But we discovered a passion for building, storytelling, and making immersive experiences.</span></p>
<p><span>Now, we want to share that journey with you.</span></p>
<p><span>From crafting a simple foam rock to building a giant modular castle and an entire tabletop game with 18 different dioramas, we’ve come a long way. The game we created features computer-controlled lighting cues, an interactive iPad experience, QR-coded power-up cards, and fully custom gameplay. It took over two years and more than 2,000 hours to complete. And in the middle of all that, we even designed and professionally printed another board game to play on Christmas while this other massive tabletop game was getting completed.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img height="128" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXda6U27avVXsqQNEZXJIhKzRe6_QEteEOOGDQYMJAwaGlSro1zQPGiyJG6Xeii45WIZo90viJExFVFpewWArvmoLgkFwYpFhN1HCjoB6PsKwdmG72lQgRW5uZ3T3xwTkUaOvWnc?key=jsOn0c_Mj6-lQN9WFqLZOg" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>As a couple, we blend our different skills to build dioramas, invent games, write stories, design and paint 3D miniatures, program interfaces, and try out all kinds of fun, crazy ideas. We're constantly learning and leveling up our craft—and we're taking you with us every step of the way.</span></p>
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<p><span>🎥 </span><span>Watch our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@couplecraftsminis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>YouTube series</span></a></p>
<p><span>We're kicking things off with a behind-the-scenes “making-of” series showing how we brought this game to life. The </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKWNm6Zcv_hWkR8HhoaDyinpVxBCo3Vn6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>first three episodes</span></a><span> are out now! </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@couplecraftsminis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Subscribe</span></a><span> to follow the entire journey including our lessons learned, successes, failures and how we made everything.</span></p>
<p><span>❤️ </span><span>Support us on </span><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/CoupleCraftsMinis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Patreon</span></a><span> or </span><a href="https://couplecraftsminis.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Fourthwall</span></a><span> to get:</span></p>
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<p><span>👕 We also have </span><a href="https://couplecraftsminis.com/collections/rock-tier-exclusive-merch" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>exclusive merch</span></a><span> available only to our supporters and we have our </span><a href="https://couplecraftsminis.com/collections/shadowcraft" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Shadowcraft merch collection</span></a><span> available to all. Head-on to the </span><a href="https://couplecraftsminis.com/collections/all" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>store</span></a><span> to browse.</span></p>
<p><span>💬 Got feedback or ideas? Drop us a comment—we'd love to hear from you!</span></p>
<p><span>Follow us on:</span></p>
<p><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@couplecraftsminis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>YouTube</span></a><span> | </span><a href="http://tiktok.com/@couplecraftsminis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>TikTok</span></a><span> | </span><a href="http://instagram.com/couplecraftsminis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Instagram</span></a><span> | </span><a href="http://facebook.com/couplecraftsminis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Facebook</span></a><span> | </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/couplecraftsminis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Pinterest</span></a><span> | </span><a href="https://couplecraftsminis.com/supporters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Fourthwall</span></a><span> | </span><a href="https://www.patreon.com/CoupleCraftsMinis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Patreon</span></a></p>
<p><span>🔔 Don’t forget to follow and turn on notifications so you never miss an update.</span></p>
<p><span>🙏 We’re already working on new games, stories, and dioramas, and your support means the world to us. It helps us keep creating, keep learning, and keep sharing.</span></p>
<p><span>Again, welcome to Couple Crafts Minis and we sincerely hope you enjoy it all!</span></p>
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<p><span>In this behind-the-scenes, we share with you our top 5 most valuable lessons about crafting, gameplay, testing cycles, tool quality, and planning.</span></p>
<p><span>We started creating games and crafting knowing absolutely nothing. It was just for the fun of creating games for our nieces and nephews to play on Christmas day. We went from crafting a rock to a gigantic modular castle. We developed 4 games, from plain paper to professionally printed. We learned a lot along the way and still are.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd828xQiLx0hVjSzWI6_eB_5DbZn_wMY1Aq3jBZY2Hst_HTS8xa5zq551Jp0Sj85Dw72dhG5NEe8IDkk3xsxLr_D0vUktinMB_4RS-KVDcoi1K1IOVEd4RMNxJ0IgRpk8iZt9KOvA?key=7U-Z2T1QAU1LG52toQkorw" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><strong>1. Making Dioramas Playable</strong></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcDLCRREY4OEIJgns0wpNEd6FEJkJxAZlsD0YI9NVeJ5v-rdkdk6mIMAFenhEfaToBcrxHyYazlIXm6PM-ALfDRTometzU2znwQzF_rZzKIEprryeSPpI1LLWh9OPU5znIasbulBg?key=7U-Z2T1QAU1LG52toQkorw" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>The first lesson we learned was that we were making our dioramas way too small. The base was too small and there wasn’t enough space to place miniature figurines to play. As we progressed through the creation of our games, our dioramas became much larger, much higher and there were a lot more open spaces to place game tokens. It was important for us to understand the difference between a showcase diorama and a gaming build.</span></p>
<p><strong>2. Shortening and Simplifying the Gameplay</strong></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXevBTCknsKNbEGdLDGnCn2-9ER_4xNlk6EnR7Lpt8CW82fAM4vMZLLwXhhZZ96lI7S7sNRCjvbCGYpQPpAuHRLVNOVQjMstQi2vtWLk8giU590XpP20rbkTxmFPLvQKeQsaRHmi-w?key=7U-Z2T1QAU1LG52toQkorw" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>The second lesson we learned was about gameplay. We have a lot of grandiose ideas and we love to go overboard. This can result in complex and very long gameplay. It can also create slow moments where excitement cools off. So we learned to edit out, edit out, edit out. Building and testing the gameplay multiple times using a really basic paper mock-up before creating any of the real assets is the priority. Make it fun on paper before making it impressive.</span></p>
<p><strong>3. Early Testing Cycles are Key</strong></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdm5JmpgH4iQp-RnG2CDbO5T6R5UolHwC0jK_bq9seIN5cXqNH5YfNBvwko6TRnQrq-mI8uYDdTjQtJr1WyB1CyvTp8fR2RG7vB7TKeqk35FqZLpjzADYFqFeQgtIYVUPx6mqnCtw?key=7U-Z2T1QAU1LG52toQkorw" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>With multi-component games like the ones we create which include crafting, 3D miniature printing, video game programming, electricity and lighting cues, creative storytelling, printed cards and much more, it’s easy to get caught up in the creation of all the assets and forget to test. We often got to testing and running full playthroughs way too late in the process. Running partial and full playthrough during the whole process avoids creating finished components that would be buggy or entirely cut out. It will also create a much more dynamic gameplay of a proper duration.</span></p>
<p><strong>4. The Tool Quality Matters in Some Cases</strong></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcWeORGBUAFrIkjNLYoNPyawqE3hRteW3QsmF3b-SDPoI7-tZtYjudslMPt_XMghUod33peC7nC3woqtvkJbGfIXAKGQ5J_up_VqrvwgLPipLZqAq-uUkYgTOSyqtkk8Q21RsmFPA?key=7U-Z2T1QAU1LG52toQkorw" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>We had no equipment when we got started and no budget either. We started with dollar store equipment and progressively bought better and better equipment. It allowed us to test the results of equipment at various price points. There are some materials that can do an excellent job that are really affordable, but there are other pieces of equipment where you get what you pay for. </span></p>
<p><span>We painted the whole project with dollar store acrylic paint, but we painted all the miniatures with specialized model paint. Cutting foam and applying static grass is where we invested most and will continue to do so. Cutting foam straight is key in creating a clean build and just a knife doesn’t cut it. Low quality grass applicators don’t work for everything. Dollar store crafting wood, wire, twine, and glue work marvelously well, but when it comes time to terrain, flocking, trees, and so on, specialized supplies gave us a much better result.</span></p>
<p><span>Our members have free access to our material guides where we rated the result of the material and supplies, what we used them for, and where we got them. You can browse the </span><a href="https://couplecraftsminis.com/collections/material-list" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>entire collection here</span></a><span>.</span></p>
<p><strong>5. Iterative Planning and Non-Linear Process</strong></p>
<p><span><span><img height="351" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfyu4BPEcHdnb2Qnz7wjtId2zQqGvLXLUcaa94RdtFmSseOJGYjN26wlN1DgNKmj_HoyRPY3lPomQPIHHn2q9UdjC2lASwpQMJVd0jM6a0Ep9bs7NjqsXGtbKrUe-UNwwZJQHaSJQ?key=7U-Z2T1QAU1LG52toQkorw" width="624" onerror="this.style.display='none'"></span></span></p>
<p><span>We started our game project with an extensive brainstorming process using a white board and notebooks. We also built a cardboard mockup of all the dioramas to envision what we were getting into. During the brainstorming, we developed an entire story. All these steps were extremely helpful and necessary, but as we went along, the plan changed a lot. We even changed the end point of the game 4 times. The initial planning is crucial, but iterative brainstorming sessions and planning adjustments will be required all the way to the end.</span></p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>
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<li><span>Make dioramas bigger with open spaces</span></li>
<li><span>Make the gameplay shorter and simpler</span></li>
<li><span>Test early and often</span></li>
<li><span>Invest on tools mainly where it matters</span></li>
<li><span>Be prepared for your plans to change along the way</span></li>
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<p><span>💬 Let us know in the comments what are your crafting and game development lessons learned!</span></p>
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