Question 1

Why did my startup get a low score?

Accepted Answer

Low scores usually reflect weak market fit, crowded competition, unclear differentiation, or high execution risk. Our AI analyzes your idea across these dimensions and explains the main issues in the breakdown. Use the verdict and suggested pivot to refine your concept and re-roast to see improvement.

Question 2

What do the roast score tiers mean?

Accepted Answer

Ship It (85–100): Strong idea, worth validating further. Decent (70–84): Promising but has gaps to address. Needs Work (50–69): Significant issues; use feedback to iterate. Roasted (0–49): Major concerns; consider pivoting or solving the core problem before building.

Question 3

How does DontBuildThis score startup ideas?

Accepted Answer

Our AI evaluates your idea on market fit, competition, differentiation, execution risk, and clarity. It returns a score out of 100, a tier, a verdict, and a detailed breakdown so you know exactly what to improve before spending time and money building.

Question 4

Can I improve my startup idea score?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the breakdown and verdict to address weak points, then submit an updated idea or pivot. Many founders improve their score by narrowing the problem, clarifying the target customer, or strengthening their unique angle.

Question 5

What is a good score for a startup idea?

Accepted Answer

Scores of 70+ indicate promising ideas worth exploring. 85+ suggests strong potential. Scores below 50 mean the idea likely needs significant rework or a pivot before it’s worth building.

Question 6

What score did "This board game is designed for four players and is set on a board divided into four distinct areas, each represented by a unique color and theme. The game includes eight characters, special buttons, character cards, and symbols that identify different types of spaces on the board.
Each player chooses a character, and every character has unique attributes such as higher life points or greater strength. Players also receive life tokens to track their health throughout the game.
The board features LED indicators that show whose turn it is. At certain moments, the system randomly selects two players to battle, adding an element of surprise and excitement.
Characters and Areas
Each area is associated with two characters and a specific color:
Mangrove Area (Green)
Iara (more life)
Crab (more strength)
Igrejinha Area (Yellow)
Shark (more strength)
She-bear (more life)
Capibaribe River Area (Pink)
Pink River Dolphin (more strength)
Capybara (more life)
Marco Zero Area (Blue)
Rooster (more strength)
Hat (more life)
Game Rounds
At the start of the game, each player rolls a six-sided die. The player with the highest number goes first.
On each turn, players roll:
A 6-sided die for movement
A 20-sided die for battles
During battles:
An attack is successful if the player rolls higher than 7
If the battle takes place in the player’s own area, the attack succeeds with a roll higher than 5
Board Spaces
As players move around the board, they may land on different types of spaces:
Curupira House: The player is sent back to the area farthest from their strength area
Move back one space
Move back two spaces
Challenge: Two players compete for life or strength points
Move directly to your strength area
Gain +strength
Gain +life
Battles and Recovery
Players can engage in battles that affect their life and strength. If a player loses all their life during a battle, they are considered “defeated” and must skip one full turn to recover before returning to the game.
Additional Elements
The board also includes:
Clearly defined areas
A designated space for rolling dice
A storage box for game components
There may also be a battle token system, which can be further developed as the game evolves.
This game combines strategy, randomness, and player interaction, creating a dynamic and competitive experience where choosing the right character and making smart decisions are key to winning." get?

Accepted Answer

"This board game is designed for four players and is set on a board divided into four distinct areas, each represented by a unique color and theme. The game includes eight characters, special buttons, character cards, and symbols that identify different types of spaces on the board.
Each player chooses a character, and every character has unique attributes such as higher life points or greater strength. Players also receive life tokens to track their health throughout the game.
The board features LED indicators that show whose turn it is. At certain moments, the system randomly selects two players to battle, adding an element of surprise and excitement.
Characters and Areas
Each area is associated with two characters and a specific color:
Mangrove Area (Green)
Iara (more life)
Crab (more strength)
Igrejinha Area (Yellow)
Shark (more strength)
She-bear (more life)
Capibaribe River Area (Pink)
Pink River Dolphin (more strength)
Capybara (more life)
Marco Zero Area (Blue)
Rooster (more strength)
Hat (more life)
Game Rounds
At the start of the game, each player rolls a six-sided die. The player with the highest number goes first.
On each turn, players roll:
A 6-sided die for movement
A 20-sided die for battles
During battles:
An attack is successful if the player rolls higher than 7
If the battle takes place in the player’s own area, the attack succeeds with a roll higher than 5
Board Spaces
As players move around the board, they may land on different types of spaces:
Curupira House: The player is sent back to the area farthest from their strength area
Move back one space
Move back two spaces
Challenge: Two players compete for life or strength points
Move directly to your strength area
Gain +strength
Gain +life
Battles and Recovery
Players can engage in battles that affect their life and strength. If a player loses all their life during a battle, they are considered “defeated” and must skip one full turn to recover before returning to the game.
Additional Elements
The board also includes:
Clearly defined areas
A designated space for rolling dice
A storage box for game components
There may also be a battle token system, which can be further developed as the game evolves.
This game combines strategy, randomness, and player interaction, creating a dynamic and competitive experience where choosing the right character and making smart decisions are key to winning." scored 33/100 (☠️ Roasted). A board game is not a startup, it’s a weekend project with delusions of grandeur.