Can Trello be used to manage a modded game's update roadmap?

[Fahad Manzoor]

I’m running a micro-niche site around a popular multiplayer modded game, where we release fan-made versions and updates.

I wanted to know if Trello is scalable enough to plan version updates, patch notes, and user suggestions for an active game modding community?

Has anyone here used Trello boards with public sharing for such niche projects?

[Mary from Planyway · Accepted solution]

Trello can work for your Stumble Guys modding community, but its scalability depends on your team size, workflow complexity, and how you structure your boards. Here’s a breakdown of its pros, cons, and alternatives:

Pros of Using Trello for Game Modding Projects

✅ User-Friendly – Easy for non-technical contributors to track updates.

✅ Public Sharing – You can make boards public (view-only or editable) for community suggestions.

✅ Customizable Workflow – Use labels (e.g., "Bug Fixes," "New Skins," "Balance Changes") and lists (e.g., "Backlog," "In Progress," "Released").

✅ Integrations – Works with Slack, GitHub, Google Drive, and automation tools like Zapier.

✅ Free Plan Available – Good for small teams (up to 10 boards on the free tier).

Cons & Limitations

❌ Scalability Issues – If you have hundreds of suggestions/patches, Trello can get cluttered. ❌ No Built-in Version Control – Unlike GitHub/GitLab, Trello doesn’t track code changes.

❌ Limited Hierarchy – Hard to categorize deeply (e.g., separating "Gameplay Mods" vs. "Cosmetic Mods").

❌ No Advanced Permissions – Public boards are either editable or view-only (no granular roles).

How Others Use Trello for Modding Communities

Patch Notes Board – A public-facing list of updates with links to downloads.

Suggestion Voting – Let users submit ideas via Power-Ups like "Card Voting."

Roadmap Planning – Columns like "Planned," "In Development," "Beta Testing," "Live." You can also make your roadmap visual with Planyway and then share it with others.

Bug Reports – A public board where players report issues (but moderation is key).

[Letha R. Lopez]

Yes, Trello is absolutely scalable for managing version updates, patch notes, and community feedback—especially for a modded game with an active fan base. We’ve used Trello in a similar setup for tracking: 🛠️ Version releases & changelogs (with separate lists for planned, in-progress, and released updates) 🧪 Bug reports & patch notes, organized by priority 💡 User suggestions, where fans can comment or vote using emoji or card movement (if you grant limited access) 🔗 Public boards to keep the community informed while internal members collaborate privately Key benefits: Public sharing makes it easy to engage your community transparently Labels, due dates, and checklists work well for release planning You can embed or link the Trello board directly on your site or Discord Works well for solo devs or small mod teams (Free plan is usually enough) If your project grows, you can later migrate to more robust tools like Notion, GitHub Projects, or even Jira—but Trello is a great starting point that keeps things simple and visual. I am using Monopoly Go Events Today site with this one and definitly can help you.