Token Strike - Games

In game design, 'Token Strike' refers to a core mechanic where players strategically deploy limited-use tokens to trigger decisive actions. These tokens often represent scarce resources, special abilities, or narrative authority, creating tension between immediate tactical advantage and long-term resource management. The concept emphasizes meaningful choice, risk-reward calculation, and player agency. It appears across genres—from board games using action points to digital RPGs with consumable skills—as a tool to deepen strategic layers and create memorable 'all-or-nothing' moments within rule-based systems.