Urban Cards: Beginner Tips

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Deckbuilding video games have become an increasingly visible genre in the market. For instance, recent titles such as Inscryption and Signs Of The Sojourner have created their unique spin on the gameplay model. Furthermore, triple-A titles, such as Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel, continue the tradition of trading card gaming in the virtual arena.

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Urban Cards is another game of this ilk, but with a significant twist. This game combines PvP card fighting and roguelike campaigning with a capitalist spin reminiscent of the board game Monopoly. And like Monopoly, the single-player campaign starts breezy but develops into a frustrating affair that will have you hooked for hours seeking to get your business to the top. Here are some tips to give yourself a competitive edge.

The object of Urban Cards is simple. The goal of each player is to either A) reach a target amount of money in their bank or B) push their opponent past an assigned debt limit. Unfortunately, as straightforward as these goals sound, they become more challenging to track in practice. After all, like most financial affairs, you and your opponent's debt and income will increase and decrease throughout the game. Therefore, tracking these ups and downs is vital.

For example, let's say the target bank goal is $5,000. Your opponent is making $1,000 per turn, with $4,000 in the bank. Meanwhile, you are also making $1,000 per turn, but with $4,500 in the bank. In this case, you may assume your game is in the bag with your $500 lead. However, since your opponent's payday is coming up after your turn finishes, they will reach the $5,000 benchmark before your next turn. So, the game is your enemy's to lose.

So, what can you do to prevent