Hat Trick

Desolation Twin Analysis

Do you think Desolation Twin is a triple crown card?

The term is a “hat trick” (meaning appealing to Timmy, Jenny and Spike). I’m not sure it’s a Spike card.

Desolation Twin Hat Trick Johnny / Jenny Spike Timmy / Tammy

Cascade Mechanics

Is Cascade a Hat Trick mechanic?

Yes, but Hat Trick mechanics are much easier than Hat Trick cards. Hat Trick for those unaware are things that are liked by the three psychographics (Timmy, Johnny and Spike).

Cascade Hat Trick Johnny / Jenny Mechanics Psychographic Spike Timmy / Tammy

Card Design Triumphs

Would you agree that Tooth and Nail is a card that is a home run for Timmy, Johnny, and Spike? What are some other cards you feel are home runs for the three psychographics?

In design, we call them hat tricks. Haunting Echoes is another example of a hat trick.

Hat Trick Haunting Echoes Johnny / Jenny Psychographic Spike Timmy / Tammy Tooth and Nail

Designing Card Goals

Do you aim for every card to be a hat trick, or does that lead to bad compromises?

Hat tricks are happy occurrences. Most cards are made with a primary audience and often a secondary audience.

Hat Trick Primary Secondary

Triple Appeal Card

Can you name a card that hits all three player psychographics?

We call it a “hat trick” in R&D. An example of a Hat Trick would be Doran, the Siege Tower from Lorwyn.

Doran, the Siege Tower Hat Trick Lorwyn Psychographic

Hat Trick Examples

Can you give an example of a hat trick spell and creature card?

Spell - Haunting Echoes Creature - Verdant Force

Creatures Hat Trick Haunting Echoes Verdant Force

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