Scritchy Scratchy turns the idea of a lottery ticket into a gradual process of accumulation. The game begins with one ticket and a few coins, giving you control over a system that rewards repetition. Each scratch removes a layer, shows a number, and contributes to your growing balance. The design relies on a rhythm of simple actions that repeat until they form something complex. As you continue, the focus shifts from scratching individual cards to managing the flow of earnings that come from them.
The Progression Cycle
The main structure of Scritchy Scratchy is built around a loop of input and reward. You start by interacting directly, but the game’s progression pushes you toward automation. The loop expands as you reinvest your profits into better tools and faster systems. This change from active play to management is the foundation of the experience. The satisfaction comes from seeing the numbers rise not because of a single win, but because of steady, consistent growth.
Systems and Upgrades
Scritchy Scratchy uses layered mechanics that let the player shift from manual labor to automated progress. Each unlocked feature increases efficiency and opens new ways to approach the same task.
- Scratch cards by hand to reveal winnings
- Purchase ticket packs with varying cost and reward ranges
- Unlock auto-scratchers to keep progress running
- Buy permanent upgrades to improve earnings and speed
- Reset with prestige to gain long-term advantages
These systems work together to create a sense of forward motion. Each upgrade connects to the next, turning what starts as a single repetitive task into a scalable process that sustains itself.
Managing Risk and Reward
Even though Scritchy Scratchy has no traditional failure state, every decision carries a small level of risk. The player must choose when to spend money, when to wait, and when to automate. The balance between control and observation becomes central — you can influence the system, but never fully predict it. Over time, this creates a steady rhythm of growth that encourages planning and patience rather than reaction.
A Work in Progress
Scritchy Scratchy is currently in development, with a demo available to show the main structure of the game. Future versions are planned to include more upgrades, ticket types, and balancing improvements. The concept remains consistent: to take a simple, single action and extend it into an evolving process. It demonstrates how repetition, when given structure, can turn chance into progress and randomness into strategy.
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