Mechanics Reference

Reference for Cardlike's core systems, including rule explanations and community testing.

System directory

Stake System 8 difficulty tiers 8 difficulty tiers: Iron to Iridium, with stacking penalties View all Stake tiers Pack Types 15 standard packs 15 standard packs: three tiers each for Fruit, Deck, Fool, Admin, and Game Browse pack types Starter Decks 16 selectable Decks All 16 selectable Decks, with card backs, full effects, and unlock requirements View all Decks Rounds 30 Rounds Original icons, restrictions, and earliest appearance for all 30 Rounds View all Rounds Editions 7 Editions In-game visuals, scoring effects, and added value for all seven Editions View all Editions Playing Card Upgrades 9 Upgrades Original artwork, scoring effects, and special rules for all nine Upgrades View all Upgrades Card Stamps 4 Card Stamps Original artwork, trigger timing, and effects for all four Card Stamps View all Stamps Special Items Multiple item families Tickets, Admin Cards, Cart Cards & Fruit Cards Browse special items