Game Mechanic Prototyping Framework

Create a mechanic prototyping framework:

Mechanic Concept: ${{MECHANIC_CONCEPT}}
Game Genre: ${{GAME_GENRE}}
Prototype Goal: ${{PROTOTYPE_GOAL}}
Time Available: ${{TIME_AVAILABLE}}
Tools Available: ${{TOOLS}}

Design framework covering:

1. MECHANIC DEFINITION
- Core interaction description
- Player input requirements
- System response
- Feedback loops
- Success/failure states

2. MINIMAL VIABLE PROTOTYPE
- Essential components
- Placeholder assets
- Core functionality only
- Test environment
- Iteration capability

3. TESTING CRITERIA
- Feel evaluation
- Fun factor assessment
- Difficulty balance
- Learning curve
- Frustration points

4. FEEDBACK COLLECTION
- Playtest structure
- Observation methods
- Feedback questions
- Data collection
- Analysis framework

5. ITERATION PROCESS
- Rapid changes approach
- Version tracking
- A/B testing setup
- Documentation
- Decision criteria

6. INTEGRATION PLANNING
- Core game fit
- Interaction with other mechanics
- Complexity impact
- Polish requirements
- Full implementation estimate

7. POLISH INDICATORS
- Juice elements needed
- Visual feedback
- Audio feedback
- Animation requirements
- Particle effects

8. DECISION FRAMEWORK
- Keep criteria
- Cut criteria
- Modify criteria
- Shelf criteria
- Timeline consideration

Provide:
- Prototyping checklist
- Playtest feedback form
- Iteration log template
- Decision matrix