Game Economy Health Score (Self-Assessment)
This is a transparent, self-built diagnostic heuristic — not a validated industry benchmark — that scores four common economy-health signals out of 100, with every point allocation shown in the breakdown. Use it as a directional self-assessment alongside the game economy audit worksheet, not as a verdict.
An Honest Caveat
There is no universally agreed-upon "economy health score" in game design — this tool combines four commonly-discussed signals (faucet/sink balance, spend velocity, sink diversity, and price stability) into one number using a scoring scheme I designed, weighted toward the factor that most directly predicts inflation. It's meant to start a conversation about where to look next, not to serve as a certified rating. The full breakdown above exists specifically so you can see and question every point.
FAQ: Economy Health Score
Is this an official or industry-standard metric?
No — this is a simple, transparent heuristic built from four factors that commonly show up in economy audits, not a statistically validated or industry-standard score. Every point allocation is shown in the breakdown so you can judge the logic yourself, and disagree with any part of it.
Why is the faucet/sink ratio worth the most points?
Because it's the single factor most directly tied to inflation — a ratio far from 1.0 in either direction (too many faucets or too many sinks) tends to produce the most visible player-facing symptoms, like currency feeling worthless or feeling impossible to earn.
What if I disagree with how a factor is weighted?
That's a reasonable reaction — this is one opinionated way to combine four signals into a single number, not the only valid way. Use the breakdown to see which specific factor is dragging the score down and decide for yourself how much weight it deserves for your game.
What should I do with a low score?
Start with whichever factor scored lowest in the breakdown — that is the fastest lever to pull. The game economy audit worksheet and LiveOps economy checklist (linked below) walk through the follow-up steps for each factor in more depth.