Agile is indeed more of a mindset than a rigid system. In my recent experience helping a tabletop game team, we applied Agile principles to great effect. Rather than trying to perfect every aspect of the game at once, we focused on rapidly iterating the core mechanics based on player feedback. This allowed us to validate the fundamental concept quickly before investing time in peripheral elements like the looks of the game.

This approach embodies the Agile value of 'working product over comprehensive documentation' - or in our case, 'playable game over polished components'. By prioritizing what matters most to players right now, we're able to learn and adapt much more efficiently.

Agile thinking helps us stay flexible and responsive, whether we're developing software or board games. It's about delivering value incrementally and being ready to pivot based on real-world feedback.