Upgrades within a run

Slay the Spire: a campfire offers a card upgrade or health recovery.The upgrade improves a card for this runRest competes for the same opportunity
Slay the SpireUpgrading a card instead of resting
  1. The upgrade improves a card for this run
  2. Rest competes for the same opportunity
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The player grows stronger during an attempt. Each upgrade changes immediate decisions but may be lost when the run ends.

Design tips

  • Let players judge an upgrade in the context of their current build.
  • Distinguish temporary upgrades from persistent unlocks.

Examples