{
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "asOf": "2026-10-02",
  "project": "PointCast Micro Club",
  "ledBy": "Michael Hoydich",
  "independence": "Independent PointCast project; not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI or Work Louder.",
  "description": "Browser games and playful experiences for keyboard, touch and compatible controllers that send mapped keyboard input.",
  "library": {
    "originalShortGames": ["Signal Run", "Pocket Echo", "Bloom Room", "Dial In", "Switchboard", "Pulse Club"],
    "adventure": "Lantern Route",
    "adventureEdition": { "id": "late-post-01", "title": "The Late Post", "chapters": 3, "permanentReplay": true },
    "countingNote": "The Late Post is an edition of Lantern Route, not an eighth distinct game."
  },
  "access": { "registrationRequired": false, "controls": ["keyboard", "touch"], "hardwareRequired": false, "paidPlansLive": false, "publicCompetitiveLeaderboardsLive": false },
  "privacy": {
    "progress": "Browser-local, user-controlled progress; not verified competitive scores or aggregate analytics.",
    "pilot": "Separate optional play pilot, off by default and enabled only with consent.",
    "adventureTelemetry": "Lantern Route and The Late Post send no play telemetry."
  },
  "demonstrations": [
    { "name": "The Late Post", "url": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/collections/", "description": "Three authored delivery puzzles, local checkpoints, no timer and an ending postcard." },
    { "name": "Dial In", "url": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/v2/?game=dial&seed=press-demo&v=2#play", "description": "Five signals in a 60-second round; fixed press-demo seed and v2 rules." },
    { "name": "Signal Rooms", "url": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/signals/", "description": "Private messages with browser signals; computer sound is opt-in.", "demonstrationBoundary": "Use a fresh room and fictional text. Invites grant read, send and delete access; never publish real invites or private conversations." }
  ],
  "verification": {
    "software": "Chrome desktop plus emulated touch at 390px and 320px widths.",
    "notEstablished": ["physical mobile gameplay", "physical Micro gameplay", "audible speaker output", "visible keyboard light output"],
    "hardware": "Keyboard events do not identify a device or verify ownership. The optional macOS light bridge is experimental and is not needed for games.",
    "ownerGuide": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/support/"
  },
  "businessEvidence": {
    "audienceSize": "not established",
    "retention": "not established",
    "revenue": "not established",
    "collectionFeedback": "pending; editorially selected theme",
    "collaboration": "Future scope, compensation, rights and terms remain unagreed; this kit is not a commercial offer."
  },
  "assets": {
    "credit": "PointCast",
    "concepts": 3,
    "layouts": 15,
    "gallery": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/ads/",
    "zip": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/ads/campaign-kit.zip",
    "hero": { "url": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/ads/art/small-keys.png", "width": 1254, "height": 1254, "format": "PNG", "description": "AI-assisted generated metaphor artwork, not a hardware photograph or a depiction of an actual Micro device." },
    "prompts": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/ads/prompts.json",
    "manifest": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/ads/campaign.json"
  },
  "marketReport": {
    "researchDate": "2026-09-29",
    "html": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/reports/market-report.html",
    "pdf": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/reports/pointcast-small-controller-market-2026-09.pdf",
    "boundary": "Not refreshed to the press-kit date. Hardware prices are observed snapshots; forecasts and conversion examples are hypotheses. Recheck time-sensitive prices and availability."
  },
  "creatorDisclosure": {
    "brief": "Disclose paid or gifted relationships clearly alongside the endorsement. Put video disclosures in the video; spoken and visible disclosure help. Give an honest opinion based on your own use, and do not claim unsupported experiences or results.",
    "source": "https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers",
    "sourcePublished": "2019-11",
    "sourceChecked": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "pressKit": "https://pointcast-micro-club.mhoydich.workers.dev/product/press-kit.html"
}