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Hardwood Empire

Finn keating · Games

Build a college basketball dynasty from the ground up

Free · In-app purchases

PRICE
Free
In-app purchases
BUSINESS MODEL
Freemium
No overall Grossing estimate available
RATING
4.9
232 ratings · Top 5%

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  • AGENTS
  • EVIDENCE
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Goal: Send a clear invoice after finishing a job.

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States: Empty draft, validation errors beside each field, exporting, and a retry action that preserves the draft.

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Hypothesis 1

Introduce guided tutorials to ease new players into gameplay.

Assumption to check: Players may feel overwhelmed by resource management

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Hypothesis 2

Balance progression to ensure free players can compete.

Assumption to check: In-app purchases can lead to pay-to-win perceptions

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Hypothesis 3

Add multiplayer options or social leaderboards.

Assumption to check: Limited social interaction features

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Hypothesis 4

Implement unique events or challenges to keep gameplay fresh.

Assumption to check: Repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom

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App Store description

Build a college basketball dynasty from the ground up. Choose from 365 teams across 23 conferences, recruit top prospects, manage your roster, and chase championship glory season after season. If you've been waiting for a deep, modern college hoops sim on iOS — this is it. Hardwood Empire puts you in full control of your program. Scout and recruit the best players, set your lineup, develop talent, and make the tough decisions that separate contenders from rebuilds. Every season plays out with full game logs, box scores, and detailed player stats — so your dynasty actually feels like a dynasty. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most basketball sims are either shallow, abandoned, or loaded with microtransactions. Hardwood Empire is none of those. It's built by a solo developer who plays his own game, takes community feedback seriously, and ships updates regularly. FEATURES - 365 teams across 23 conferences - Full recruiting system — scout, pitch, and sign top prospects - Season simulation with box scores, game logs, and player stats - Player development, awards, and career tracking - Dynasty mode spanning 20+ seasons of program history - Detailed player profiles with bios, ratings, and performance data - Conference tournaments and a full championship bracket - Season awards including Player of the Year, All-Conference, and more YOUR FEEDBACK SHAPES THE GAME Join the community on Reddit at r/HardwoodEmpire to share ideas, report bugs, and help shape what gets built next. This game is actively developed and updated — your voice matters. Whether you're taking over a mid-major and grinding your way to relevance or defending a title at a powerhouse, every decision you make echoes across seasons. How long can you keep your empire standing?

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