CHARM

Devlog

• CHARM Deck with Text
  April 05, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  I've decided to add a CHARM Deck which includes the text actions instead of just the icons, some folks prefer to read the actions. I have left the icons for 'send a finch to the sky' and 'add a finch... Continue reading

  
• Updated Files
  March 23, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  The zip files have been updated with the correct grumpy blue finch card... Continue reading

  
• ERROR & Replacement card
  March 21, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  Hi Folks, I've recieved some feedback today and it appears I have an error on one of the cards, the action on the Ming side of the card has the wrong icon, so I have created a replacement card. It's t... Continue reading

  
• V6.0 Launched
  March 14, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  #devlog, #update, #final, #card game, #cat

  A Cozy Garden at Last I recoloured every finch today. The bright red, blue, yellow and purple served their purpose as placeholders, they made the prototypes pop during playtesting, helped me track whi... Continue reading

  
• v5.0 Hand Drawn Icons!
  March 09, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  #update, #new icons, #final

  The Garden Grew Twigs I had a Dream of Arrows. I woke up with an image in my head: finches landing on branches, twigs bending under their weight, leaves pointing the way. The grey arrows I'd been usin... Continue reading

  
• **NEW** CHARM v4.0 Finding a Voice Without Words
  March 07, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  The Text-Free Leap I spent today doing something I wasn't sure I could do: turning every card in CHARM into pure iconography. No words. No explanations. Just finches flying, finches sitting, cats prow... Continue reading
• Player Aids added
  March 03, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  Just a quick update, Player Aid cards have been added. They contain simplified Round Structure on on side & Gaden Scenario Key on the other. Please do let me know if they're useful or a waste of paper... Continue reading
• V1.4 Garden Scenario Deck Added
  March 03, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  #update, #new deck, #scenarios, #new art, #finches, #cats

  Todays update includes the new V1.3 CHARM Scenario Deck. I've been told that players are more likely to try scanarios if they are on cards, instead of just in the rulebook, so I have created the Garde... Continue reading

  
• Finding the Cat's True Nature
  February 28, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  #update, #print and play, #new cards, #new rules, #new scenarios

  i was feeling deflated.. CHARM sat in a folder, a bit broken. The first draft of scenarios didn't work. The game was too simple. I closed everything down and walked away, hoping my brain would figure... Continue reading

  
• Oh hold
  February 28, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  This is just a quick not that i am putting the files on hold and have hidden them for the time being. I am updating the rules, scenarios and cards and would prefer that I not share the old files while... Continue reading
• UPDATED Deck v2.0
  February 27, 2026 by StrangeAcre#cards update, #update, #cards

  After playtesting more and some feedback I have re-arranged some of the card actions so cards don't have 2 actions that are too similar and changed some actions that were a bit too powerful for this l... Continue reading
• Rules Update V1.8
  February 27, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  #update, #new rules

  After some very welcomed feedback here and on FB I have updated the Rules to V1.7 to include a dedicated section for Ming Rules. Difficulty variants have also been added on Page 5 Hopefully this will... Continue reading
• Rules Update V1.6
  February 26, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  After playtesting several games, I lost some and won some I discoeverd an event I hadn't thought of so I have updated the rules accordingly. During the game I decided to flip the Cat card that the Min... Continue reading

  
• Designer Diary- CHARM
  February 26, 2026 by StrangeAcre

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  Designer Diary: CHARM From Perch to Charm The Name That Got Away It started with a name I loved: PERCH. The concept was simple, finches trying to gather together, to find that perfect perch where the... Continue reading