The game where you manage a trading card store, Kardboard Kings, is free for Windows, 100% free to keep, in a time-limited Epic Store’s giveaway offer! Go get it! Kardboard Kings can normally cost US$19.99!
Kardboard Kings is an independent management game where the goal is to manage a trading card store in a beach town in Australia that has an island where the player participates in card game duels with the community. It was developed by Henry’s House and initially released on February 2, 2022.
Published by Akupara Games and available for Windows and Switch, Kardboard Kings was generally well received by critics, even winning some honors. On Steam, it has hundreds of slightly positive reviews, while on GOG it is rated 3.2/5, at least as of this writing.
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Gameplay
In Kardboard Kings, players take on the role of Henry, who inherits a collectible card shop in the seaside town of Parakeet Bay, Australia. The main goal is to manage the store by buying, selling, and trading cards, while also handling the shop’s reputation. The core mechanic revolves around acquiring cards at low prices and selling them at higher ones in order to make a profit and expand the business.
Players can also choose to collect cards for themselves, creating their own collection, or focus on customer satisfaction to boost the shop’s reputation. Reputation is a crucial element, as special events and customer requests are key to maintaining it. By satisfying customers and building a strong reputation, Henry can even organize card game events in his shop, attracting even more people to the store.
There are over 100 unique cards to collect, and by completing certain sets, players can customize the shop’s decor, making it more appealing to customers. Additionally, Kardboard Kings incorporates strategic dynamics: fluctuations in card values, influenced by in-game community events and new set releases, require players to stay alert to the market. Some cards may increase in value over time, so deciding which items to sell immediately or hold onto until they become rare can be key to maximizing profits.
Another interesting element of Kardboard Kings is the mystery surrounding the appearance of a masked thief, which impacts the storyline and raises questions about their connection to the community. The game also includes price manipulation mechanics, allowing players to attempt to make more profit, even at the expense of their customers.
A 2022 update introduced a new island where players can participate in duels in Warlock, a fictional card game with a dedicated in-game community in the Kardboard Kings universe. This allows players not only to be card merchants but also to become top competitors in the very game they sell.
With rich, detailed art, the cards have significant visual appeal, with new artistic styles being released periodically. Kardboard Kings may be interesting for those who enjoy simulation with a strong focus on collectible cards and community interaction.
About the game
Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town!
You are Harry Hsu, a young man who recently inherited his father’s seaside card shop. Left with just a bit of cash and a tiny inventory, it’s up to you to restore the shop’s reputation as the center for the most popular trading card game in the world: “Warlock.” With the shop’s reputation on the line, you start working behind the counter, juggling the locals’ requests while trying to familiarize yourself with the peculiar market of selling Warlock cards.
Your guide, Giuseppe, a fast-talking Cockatoo, helps you in your buying and selling journey – picking up a foil Startled Banana on the cheap and turning it around for a power rare performing great at tournaments. Host booster drafts, clearance sales, in-house tournaments, and release parties for new sets in the game, making sure that your customers have every card they need to be the best duelist in town.
But if you want to be the best duelist Warlock has ever seen, you’ll get your opportunity when you travel to Card Game Island! A veritable tropical paradise featuring sandy beaches, sunny skies and the best, toughest Warlock duelists out there. Master your deck, find the legendary cards, and you might just have the chance to outplay the very best duelist in the world. Be careful, though. A single loss sends you home, so only the very best duelists will prevail!
Features
- Buy, Sell, or Flex – Buy low, sell high, or just add Cards to your showcase for all to see!
- Collect Over 100 Unique Cards – From ripping open booster packs, to buying singles, you’ll uncover dozens of vibey Cards featuring illustrations from stacks of talented artists! (Plus their rare, shiny variants!)
- Master An Ever-Changing Market – Reprints, rumours, rule changes, kids’ meal promos, thieves, and church condemnations (the usual suspects) will all affect the price of your treasured cards. Think fast!
- Win the Hearts of Customers – Befriend regulars by tracking down their requests, help build their decks, and become a part of a sleepy seaside town! Or just rip them off and feel their wrath!
- Build The Perfect Shop – New management means new branding – create your dream shop with a catalogue of walls, flooring, furniture, and knickknacks; everyone loves a good chia pet, right?
- Solve The Mystery – All is not what it seems on the seaside! The appearance of a mysterious masked thief leaves locals wondering who to trust with their precious Cards! Who is this shadowy character? And just what are the Legendary Cards?
- Card Game Island – Buy a ticket to card game island, testing your wits and wiles against the most formidable duelists in a roguelite deckbuilding game mode.
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Overview
- GET Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator HERE - Download link(s) or store's listing.
- Size: 882 MB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 10/11
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): Henry's House, Akupara Games
- Categories: Cards, Managers, Simulation
- Added by: Valewson