Summary
Tabletopgames are perfect for testing your reaction time, decision-making, and deck-building skills. It’s not always easy knowing what cards to pick or the strategies that other players will use during an in-person tournament. This can be a bit intimidating when you have to go up against players who know what they’re doing, which makes the need for on-demand training essential.
Luckily, many of the most popular TCG, such as Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon, have online clients that can act as an entry point for the games or as a way to compete in alternative formats. Not every TCG has an online client, though, so here are some that would greatly benefit from it.
8Star Wars Unlimited
Protect Your Base
Star Wars Unlimited is a fairly new TCG on the scene that brings the characters and battles to life. With up-and-coming card games, it is important to have a way for casual players to access it and test a few decks before diving into the real thing. This is a great way to get you hyped to spend all your money on trading cards.
Star Wars Unlimited has special rulesthat allow for both ground and space combat. It also utilizes leaders, which add a few extra tactics to each match. Star Wars Unlimited is true to its name with no restrictions on which cards can go in which decks. It’s a free-for-all with a small penalty toward cost.
7Digimon
Raise The Perfect Digimon
One game that has risen up the ranks is the Digimon TCG. It is a complete overhaul of the original Digimon TCG with new rules, card art, and characters to collect. However, one thing that is noticeably absent from the scene is an online companion app to help players learn the game. This can be useful for explaining some of the Digimon TCG’s unique gameplay elements.
One example is how resources, or Memory, work in the game, as well as the aspect of raising Digimon, which can result In unique strategies. Rather than Digimon having one set digivolution, you can use any as long as the colors match. By raising your Digimon from an egg to its Mega form, you can have a unique Digimon with specifically curated abilities to stomp your opponent.
6One Piece
Become King Of The Pirates
One Piece is one of thelongest-running anime of all time. With over 1,000 episodes, it’s no surprise that the TCG has had plenty of traction since its release. Yet despite this, the One Piece Card Game does not have an official companion app to make things easier. An unofficial card game simulator exists, which proves that there is a market for a companion app.
Nothing is more healthy for a TCG than being able to play it from your computer. This could mean online tournaments and a way to practice with real-life people outside of a card shop or local tournament.
5Lorcana
Disney Fans Unite
One card game that is destined for success is Lorcana. With hundreds oficonic Disney songs, characters, locations, and more, it’s bound to pique the interest of animation and Disney fans alike. It’s only a matter of time before Lorcana receives an official companion app, but for now, there isn’t one in sight.
Unlike other TCG, Lorcana revolves around racing your opponent to be the first to collect 20 Lore. This can be done by tapping different characters. Some cards help you generate more lore per turn, while others can stop your opponent from doing so. Disney songs are implemented perfectly as action cards that can be sung by any of the characters for a cost or by their respective characters for free.
4Magic: The Gathering (A Good One)
Needs A Third Client
Magic The Gathering is one of the longest-standing TCG of all time. It is also a rich man’s game, with many cards being extremely expensive. The card game is simple enough to understand, with lands being used for resources and keywords to make playing cards easier.
While Magic: The Gathering already has two online clients, they are far from what players want in an online platform. If anything, Magic Arena is great for learning the basics of Magic but not for extensive competitive play. Meanwhile, Magic Online requires you to pay real-world money to compete, which isn’t the mostfree-to-play friendly game.
3Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
Elegant Cards Need More Platforms
One game that sees play at local events is the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. With a franchise as big as Final Fantasy, it’s surprising that the game is not more popular in the West. This is something that an online client could help remedy by creating more visibility and creating an entry point for the game.
The game follows many of the same rules as other TCG. However, there are also different formats, such as pre-construction, drafts, and more. While the game is more geared toward fans of the franchise, the look and feel of the cards is amazing with a nice luxury back.
2Universus
Everything Vs Everything
Universus is a unique game that doesn’t always have set characters. Instead, the whole premise of the card game is that you are visiting different universes and using their characters in your deck. This can mean having a deck that consists of Godzilla Monsters, My Hero Academia, and even Street Fighter. Depending on what sets you play, the rules might differ.
Being able to bring these genres together under a single collectible card game is not the easiest, yet Universus manages to do it. While many of these cards can be seen as collector’s items, a client could help interested players learn how to play using the card sets that they own.
1Flesh And Blood
A TCG With RPG Gameplay
One card game that has a cult following is Flesh and Blood. It blends RPG elements with Magic The Gathering, and, as the title suggests, it’s a game that is recommended to be played in person.
Despite the idea of playing this game in Flesh And Blood, it would still be an interesting way to reach a new audience. Flesh and Blood has many unique gameplay elements, such as character class selection, selecting a hero, and using their intellect to determine how many cards you get to draw each turn.
