Introduction
Strike Engine is an open-source trading card game developed by SillyRookie, the creator of the webcomic 32'Kickup. This means that anyone can create cards and expansions for this system. That includes you, reading this page right now!
An interesting feature is the option to mix and match wildy different
decks from different worlds and properties. In layman's terms, think
of Magic the Gathering meets Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
To quote SillyRookie,
Fantasy, sci-fi, western, whatever! If it involves characters
fighting, then it can be made into an expansion for Strike Engine!
It is more than just another way for webcomic creators to sell their merch online, Strike Engine can be used as a foundation for original card games. One such example is Quintessence: Beyond the Watchtowers, one of the projects made for My First Game Jam: Summer 2022. Right now it's a playable prototype, but the development team The Other Worlds Tourism Bureau hopes to have up to 220 cards in its base set upon completion.
Because Strike Engine is being promoted only through this video by the card-reviewing Kohdok and a tweet that sadly can't be seen unless you have to sign up to Twitter (This feature is like Instagram, but worse for unregistered users.), I took this matter to my own hands by making this webpage. I hope the concept of an open-source trading card game would stimulate your imagination like it did to mine. :)
Get Started
If you wish to try it out, install the Tabletop Simulator mod and get playing!
The creator of Strike Engine reccomends using half-decks for new players. You can get them here.
Got a cool idea that uses the Engine you'd like to share?