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Scritchy Scratchy

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Incremental scratch card game where you buy stacks and unlock automation.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Scritchy Scratchy (7h 42m in total). The problem that came up most: apple tree ticket is slow and worms make it poor value, in 4 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 42m analysed · English, Russian · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
47
Ideas
2
Highlights
13

Where the moments happened

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  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 2 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 3, 1h analysed: 7 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 1h analysed: 12 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 50 min analysed: 19 problems, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 1h analysed: 20 problems, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 52 min analysed: 23 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 1h analysed: 19 problems, 2 highlights.
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Problems (47)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bug

    goal progress bar overstates early progress

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Confusion

    final chance mode and its requirements are not explained

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Confusion

    symbol matching and payout rules are not obvious

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Confusion

    strength stat and what it affects is never explained

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Confusion

    trash can unlock in the early day job is unexplained

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Confusion

    apple tree symbols are hard to tell apart

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Confusion

    trash can disappears with no explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Confusion

    no indication whether skipping the day job has consequences

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Confusion

    jackpot symbols look like wins but pay nothing

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Confusion

    ticket leveling and experience gain are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Confusion

    loan repayment timing and method are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusion

    automation feels less lucky than scratching by hand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    trash can still sold while disabled by the challenge

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    new ticket and item names are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    unclear how the scratch bot handles tickets and hazards

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    unclear why plates cost money before cleaning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    prestige upgrade names do not explain their effect

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    gamble outcome is easy to miss while scratching

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    no clear count of tickets bought in bulk

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    unclear whether wrong delivery can ever upgrade a ticket

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    unclear if challenge goal counts total earnings or cash held

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    merge challenge rules are hard to understand from the intro

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    wrist protection mode difference is not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    rare star symbol purpose is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Frustration

    apple tree ticket is slow and worms make it poor value

    4 of 8 streams · 13 moments

    13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Frustration

    challenge runs take much longer than a normal run

    2 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Frustration

    wrong delivery swaps ordered tickets for plates too often

    2 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Frustration

    lucky cat ticket fish bones make it feel unrewarding

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Frustration

    breaking plates while cleaning is costly and feels random

    2 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Frustration

    reduced income in loans challenge barely covers ticket costs

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Frustration

    quick cash rarely wins and its rules are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Frustration

    early shop upgrades and items feel overpriced

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Frustration

    later tickets and upgrades cost more than they return

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Frustration

    outcomes feel worse than the displayed odds

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Frustration

    shop upgrades priced too high to justify buying

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Frustration

    tickets pay nothing even after luck upgrades or high cost

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Frustration

    holding the mouse button to scratch or use tools feels slow

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Frustration

    some tickets cannot be given to the scratch bot

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Frustration

    upgrade costs feel too steep during challenges

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Frustration

    automated scratching too slow when hunting rare jackpots

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Frustration

    sticky mat cannot be repositioned

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustration

    early losses wipe out money before tickets are affordable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    gadgets unlock faster than they can be afforded

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    final chance ticket feels too deadly to try

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    no way to hold tickets back from auto merging

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    loan interest feels absurdly high

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    high tier tickets are slow to scratch

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (2)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #48Suggestion

    let wrong delivery sometimes swap in a better ticket

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #49Comparison

    music compared to another roguelike soundtrack

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (13)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #50Highlight

    jackpot hits produce big excitement and can turn runs around

    4 of 8 streams · 7 moments

    7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #51Highlight

    upgrades that speed up scratching feel satisfying

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #52Highlight

    apple tree ticket can pay well on its own

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #53Highlight

    scratch luck upgrade has a visible payoff

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #54Highlight

    mini scratch tickets are the most rewarding source of money

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #55Highlight

    leveling pace feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #56Highlight

    first winning tickets feel rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #57Highlight

    prestige system and its unlocks are a pleasant surprise

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #58Highlight

    cat helper that collects winnings is charming

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #59Highlight

    high value watches on the beach ticket feel rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #60Highlight

    new challenge modes bring players back

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #61Highlight

    random ticket bag challenge sounds fun

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #62Highlight

    merging tickets feels rewarding at first

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 127 of 136 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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