Month Cycle Table Devlog - itch.iohttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-tableA 4-player custom card game about month patterns, open-card gear, and sharp scoring swings.https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520784/new-update-overture-finale-bonusesNew Update — Overture & Finale Bonuseshttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520784/new-update-overture-finale-bonusesMon, 11 May 2026 16:09:00 GMTdevlogTwo new winning bonuses have been added, one for the very beginning of a hand and one for the very end. Overture — +3pt Bonus Awarded when: You win by tsumo The winning hand is your initial 5 cards...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520320/balance-update-cross-redesignedBalance Update — Cross Redesignedhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520320/balance-update-cross-redesignedMon, 11 May 2026 02:41:11 GMTdevlogCross has been completely reworked. The previous version was reaching 18pt too reliably through guaranteed bonus stacking, so the pattern has been rebuilt around a harder, more specific hand. What Cha...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520284/new-update-cross-patternNew Update — Cross Patternhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520284/new-update-cross-patternMon, 11 May 2026 01:45:40 GMTdevlogA new 3-point winning pattern has been added. It is the first 3pt pattern to make both the round month and your home wind mandatory components of the same hand. Cross — 3 Points Requirement: 3 conse...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520213/new-update-rainbow-prism-bonusesNew Update — Rainbow & Prism Bonuseshttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1520213/new-update-rainbow-prism-bonusesSun, 10 May 2026 23:43:27 GMTdevlogTwo new winning bonuses are now in the game. Unlike patterns, these don't define your hand — they reward the shape it already has. Rainbow — +3pt Bonus Awarded when: You win by tsumo Your final 6-...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1519417/major-update-scoring-system-overhaulMajor Update — Scoring System Overhaulhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1519417/major-update-scoring-system-overhaulSun, 10 May 2026 04:54:36 GMTdevlogThe way winning hands are scored has been redesigned, touching every part of the game from pattern evaluation to tsumo settlement. Why We Changed It The old system found your best single pattern and s...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1518495/update-tone-patterns-now-accept-wind-cardsUpdate — Tone Patterns Now Accept Wind Cardshttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1518495/update-tone-patterns-now-accept-wind-cardsSat, 09 May 2026 03:20:09 GMTdevlogA focused change to two patterns. Both now open their doors to wind cards. What Changed Pattern Before After Twin Tone Pairs 3 pairs from 3 different months, at most 2 colors 3 pairs from 3 different...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1509544/minor-update-compass-adjustmentMinor Update — Compass Adjustmenthttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1509544/minor-update-compass-adjustmentSun, 03 May 2026 22:57:02 GMTdevlogA small but important clarification to the Compass month-anchor shape. What Changed In the month-anchor shape of Compass, the 2 wind cards must now share the same color as each other. Before After Win...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1508756/update-run-compass-mono-compass-revisedUpdate — Run, Compass & Mono Compass Revisedhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1508756/update-run-compass-mono-compass-revisedSun, 03 May 2026 05:10:54 GMTdevlogThree patterns have been updated with meaningful rule changes. Two get expanded, one gets simplified. Run — 3 Points What changed: Two things. First, the restriction requiring open cards within the...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1508705/new-update-exhaustive-draw-full-gearNew Update — Exhaustive Draw: Full Gearhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1508705/new-update-exhaustive-draw-full-gearSun, 03 May 2026 03:05:08 GMTdevlog

A new resolution rule is now active for hands that end in an exhaustive draw. Going out on the wall no longer always means walking away empty-handed. What's New When the wall runs out and no one has w...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1507607/new-update-matching-card-discardNew Update — Matching Card Discardhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1507607/new-update-matching-card-discardSat, 02 May 2026 03:15:45 GMTdevlogA new discard rule is now in effect that expands a mechanic previously exclusive to the Home Wind Discard. This affects how every discard can be played. What's New When you discard a card and still ho...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1507481/balance-update-gear-requirements-tightenedBalance Update — Gear Requirements Tightenedhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1507481/balance-update-gear-requirements-tightenedFri, 01 May 2026 23:26:23 GMTdevlogA significant balance adjustment is live for 6-point and 9-point patterns. If you play these tiers regularly, read carefully. What Changed 6-Point Patterns (Triple Pair, Wind Pairs, Axis, Twin Tone Pa...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1504336/major-ui-updateMajor UI Updatehttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1504336/major-ui-updateWed, 29 Apr 2026 08:20:40 GMTdevlogMajor UI Update Month Cycle Table has been rebuilt from the ground up on the presentation side. This is the biggest technical leap the game has made since launch. Why We Rebuilt It HTML + CSS served u...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1500459/new-update-axis-patternsNew Update — Axis Patternshttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1500459/new-update-axis-patternsSun, 26 Apr 2026 15:39:10 GMTdevlogTwo new winning patterns are now available. These additions deepen the connection between your seat and the round you're playing in. Why We Added Them The Home Wind Bonus already rewards players for h...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1500071/-balance-update-compass-rule-change🧭 Balance Update — Compass Rule Changehttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1500071/-balance-update-compass-rule-changeSun, 26 Apr 2026 03:49:31 GMTdevlogWe're making a targeted adjustment to the Compass pattern. This change is effective immediately. What Changed Compass (12pt) has been redesigned. Before After Wind requirement N, S, E, W (any colors)...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1499227/-major-update-the-wind-system-has-arrived🌬️ Major Update — The Wind System Has Arrivedhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1499227/-major-update-the-wind-system-has-arrivedSat, 25 Apr 2026 09:31:51 GMTdevlogMonth Cycle Table is getting its biggest update yet. The Wind System is now live — a sweeping addition that introduces a brand-new card type, new claiming rules, new winning patterns, and a deeper c...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1495696/another-major-updateAnother Major Updatehttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1495696/another-major-updateTue, 21 Apr 2026 12:42:44 GMTdevlogMajor Update Several sets were redesigned to work with the 6-color structure. The old five-color logic no longer fit a 72-card deck cleanly, so the scoring patterns were updated to better reflect the...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1494516/major-new-updateMajor New Updatehttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1494516/major-new-updateMon, 20 Apr 2026 05:58:06 GMTdevlogSix-Color Deck Expansion This update expands Month Cycle Table from a 60 -card deck to a 72 -card deck. The new cards are a full white row, coded FA through FL , adding one white card for each month f...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1494411/this-game-design-got-910-rating-from-leading-aiThis Game Design got 9/10 rating from Leading AIhttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1494411/this-game-design-got-910-rating-from-leading-aiMon, 20 Apr 2026 02:30:48 GMTdevlogBased on the rulebook provided, **Month Cycle Table** is an exceptionally well-designed, highly strategic card game that successfully adapts the tension of Mahjong into a faster, more abstract package...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1493939/gear-scoring-balance-updateGear Scoring Balance Updatehttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1493939/gear-scoring-balance-updateSun, 19 Apr 2026 14:57:27 GMTdevlogGear Scoring Balance Update We’ve made a major balance update to how gear interacts with scoring. Gear is based on the number of open cards in your open area. Earlier versions used gear mostly as a...

]]>https://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1486618/gear-requirement-balance-updateGear Requirement Balance Updatehttps://fernsugi.itch.io/month-cycle-table/devlog/1486618/gear-requirement-balance-updateSat, 11 Apr 2026 12:27:13 GMTdevlog**Gear Requirement Balance Update** We’ve made a balance pass on gear requirements, which are based on the number of open cards in your hand. These changes are intended to better align each scoring...

]]>