Card Games
CCG, TCG, LCG, Deckbuilder: Card Game Categories Explained
What separates a CCG, a TCG, an LCG and a deckbuilder? Clear definitions, constructed vs limited formats, digital differences and a comparison table.
deckbuilders
Deckbuilders
How Balatro Works: Poker Hands, Chips, Mult and Blinds Explained
Balatro turns poker hands into a scoring puzzle. Here is how chips, mult, blinds, antes, Jokers and the shop fit together, with no real money involved.
Deckbuilders
Slay the Spire Beginner’s Guide: How a Run Works and How to Survive Act 1
New to Slay the Spire? Learn how a run is structured, what energy, block and intents mean, and the early priorities that get you through Act 1.
Deckbuilders
What Is a Deckbuilder? The Genre Explained from Dominion to Slay the Spire
Deckbuilding means growing your deck while you play. Here is how the genre works, where it came from, and how Dominion led to Slay the Spire and Balatro.