Casual · 2026
Ming Dynasty: Cards & Court
Ming Dynasty: Cards & Court blends deep deck-building with strategic political simulation. Players climb the social hierarchy using four attribute cards—Political Clout, Policy Debate, Natural Studies, and Faction Impeachment—within a 5×5 grid. Combining these cards triggers chain bonuses, such as doubled yields or attribute XP boosts, while resolving fate lines links matching cards for explosive combos that generate silver and resources. Starting as a commoner, players ascend through bureaucratic ranks, aiming to reach the elite Three Ducal Ministers. Each turn, they must meet evaluation targets: Pass, Good, or Excellent, with Excellent results unlocking rare cards and keywords. Poor choices lead to demotions or defeat. Historical events like Zhang Juzheng’s Reforms or Wokou raids shape national attributes, affecting policies, taxes, and stability. Rising tax pressure demands careful resource management; silver shortages mean quick failure. The ultimate goal: balance factional tensions and reforms to either dominate the court or witness Ming’s collapse. Every decision rewrites the era’s.