Google Sheets vs Excel for Spreadsheet Games
Pick the platform that matches sharing needs, VBA depth, and IT restrictions.
Category Spreadsheet Tips
Formulas, formatting, and workbook tricks for game logic.
Dynamic Arrays in Modern Excel Games
Use FILTER and SEQUENCE for dungeons and enemy lists on Microsoft 365.
Protecting Game Sheets From Accidental Edits
Sheet protection patterns that hide formulas while keeping play cells editable.
Data Validation for Clean Player Input
Dropdown moves and error alerts that stop illegal choices before they break logic.
Conditional Formatting for Visual Game Grids
Paint boards, health bars, and fog-of-war without image sprites.
VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for Game Scoreboards
Build leaderboards that pull player stats from structured tables.