About VGCards
VGCards is a free collectible card game about video game history. Every card is a real game, studio or publisher, and the goal is to rebuild the franchises and catalogs that shaped video games.
Independent fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by any game developer, publisher, platform or console maker (Valve, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft…). Game, company and platform names, images and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is VGCards?
An online collecting game: you open card packs and complete franchises (Super Mario, Final Fantasy, Zelda…), studios and publishers; every completed collection earns a badge and collector experience. The game also has auctions and trades between players, raffles, a card battle arena and mini-games.
Is it free?
Yes. A free pack arrives every 10 minutes, and every card can be earned by playing. There is nothing to buy with real money: in-game currencies and cards have no value outside the game.
Where does the card information come from?
From public information about games (release dates, studios, publishers, platforms, genres, player reviews), gathered from several databases and updated daily. A card's rarity depends on the game's popularity and reception. The team and the players complete and correct this catalog: franchise groupings, artwork, error reports.
How do rarities work?
There are 9 rarities: from Stinky to Diamond in packs, drawn with odds published on the legal page, plus the Emerald, a one-of-a-kind card to win in raffles. The most famous and best-rated games are the rarest.
Who makes VGCards?
An independent fan project, developed and moderated by a small team of enthusiasts. It is not affiliated with any developer, publisher or console maker.
Who can play?
Anyone aged 15 or older. Artwork from adult-only games is hidden for under-age accounts, and everyone can choose to blur it.
How can I contact you?
By email, at the address given on the legal page, or from the game with the suggestion and report button.