Tradução de mecânicas de autobattlers digitais para jogo de tabuleiro

Abstract

The study investigates the challenges and possibilities involved in adapting mechanics from digital games of the autobattler genre to the physical format of a board game. It seeks to understand how characteristic elements such as automated combat, resource economy, and controlled randomness can be translated into manual interactions and tangible components while maintaining strategic complexity. The methodology employs a qualitative and exploratory approach, structured in five stages: definition of the problem and objectives, practical analysis of digital games, proposal of solutions for the physical format, development of low- and medium-fidelity prototypes, and testing with players. The results include the creation of a prototype with a medieval theme, organized into preparation and combat phases, with detailed rules for purchasing, combining, and using cards, as well as systems of progression and specific abilities. Tests conducted with participants in both physical and digital formats indicated positive aspects such as the recognition of adapted mechanics and the proposed theme, but also revealed difficulties related to game duration, clarity of combinations, and balance of abilities. It is concluded that it is possible to translate complex digital mechanics into a functional board game format, although adjustments are needed to simplify processes, improve visual clarity, and reduce barriers to entry, contributing to the development of more accessible analog experiences and to the academic debate on adapting games across media.