Kardboard Kings Will Let You Live Out Your Card Shop Dreams When It Launches Next Month

Game Informer can exclusively reveal the release date for Kardboard Kings, a new game from developer Henry’s House and publisher Akupara Games. As the name implies, it’s a game about becoming, well, the Karboard King. That means designing and running the world’s best card game shop, and you’ll be able to do this on PC (via Steam) on February 10.

You’ll not only need to customize your game shop and continually up its customer base, but you’ll also need to keep players coming back by buying, trading, and selling the rarest and best cards. Of course, you’re free to put your favorites in your card binder just for yourself, though.

“You are the newest owner of a local game shop in the thriving town of Parakeet Bay,” Akupara Games tells Game Informer. “Live the ultimate card enthusiast dream. You can collect, purchase, and even sell rare cards. This will increase your sales, as well as build relationships with locals. Beautify your space by decorating it from a wide assortment of unlockable embellishments and awards to solidify your spot in the Kardboard Kingdom.”

Oh, and did we mention there’s an adorable Pomeranian named Piccolo in Kardboard Kings? There is.

These are the key features that you will find in the game upon its launch next month:

You can trade, buy, sell or collect cardsYou can buy low and sell high. Keep your favorite cards in your binder.
You can find hundreds of cards for collectingYou can trade booster packs with clients or open booster packets to get over 100 cards. Each card has a different rarity (and sometimes shinies).
In an uncertain market, manage your shop: You’ll need to manage reprints, ban lists, kids’ meal promotions, theft, and of course, condemnation from the church, to keep your prices attractive and profit-worthy.
A vibrant card gaming communityA successful card shop requires you to make friends with locals and find the right cards for them.
Customization galore: It’s your shop! You can build your business by using a variety of flooring options, walls and other knickknacks.
It’s an intriguing tale to be experienced: “All is not what it seems on the Seaside. A sudden appearance of a mystery patron has you wondering why they trust you with more than just information.”