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Dev stories, strategy guides, and lore from Metallica City.

Metallica City skyline in Token-mon

How a Family of Four Built a Cyberpunk RPG in 8 Months Using AI

The founding story of Token-mon: one developer, a wife and two sons as playtesters, and a suite of AI tools that made the impossible possible. From CLAUDE.md to 100,000 lines of code.

Token-mon slot reel battle in action

The Slot-Reel Battle System: How Token-mon Reinvents Creature Combat

Forget turn-based menus. Token-mon uses a slot machine reel system for combat, combining skill, luck, and strategy. Here is how it works and why it changes everything.

Token-mon boss cutscene

Meet the 8 Bosses of Metallica City -- Personalities, Secrets, and Strategy

From Rusty Pete the gruff old-timer to the terrifying De-Troyer, each of Metallica City's 8 bosses holds a piece of the truth about your missing parents. Here is what to expect.

Token-mon team building screen

Beginner's Guide: Your First Hour in Metallica City

Just starting Token-mon? Here is everything you need to know: choosing your starter, earning tokens, building your first team, and preparing for your first boss fight.