
About
"PrizeMap: TCG Puzzles" is a strategy-based puzzle platform designed to help players improve their skills in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCG). Instead of playing full matches, the app presents users with carefully constructed “one-turn win” scenario, similar to chess puzzles, where the goal is to find the exact sequence of moves needed to win from a specific board state. These puzzles emphasize advanced concepts like sequencing, card interactions, and decision-making, allowing both new and experienced players to sharpen their understanding of decks and the evolving game meta.
In addition to solving puzzles, PrizeMap includes features that make it feel more like a competitive and creative platform than a static trainer. Players can climb leaderboards, track streaks, and even create and share their own custom puzzles with others, fostering a community-driven experience. New puzzles are added regularly, and the app supports exploration across different deck archetypes, making it a dynamic tool for learning and experimentation. Overall, PrizeMap blends elements of strategy gaming, education, and social competition to provide a focused way to practice high-level PTCG gameplay.
Key features
- One-turn Pokemon TCG puzzles
- Platform to create your own puzzles and share it
- Achievement and streak system for increased retention
Tech stack
Biggest achievement
Reached to App Store within 3 weeks, and within first month went viral, reaching peak of 5,000 downloads per day. Reached Top 100 charts on App Store in December 2025
Biggest regret
Following the viral surge a backlash for using TCGMasters Simulator as well as other AI imagery hurt progress and reputation. Should have kept everything properly licensed from the beginning.