Introducing "Topic Trumps: The Geek's Delight"

A card game tailored for passionate geeks and enthusiasts who enjoy exploring niche interests. Immerse yourself in the world of unique cards designed to cater to your specific geeky preferences, providing a satisfying itch-scratching experience.

In a departure from the traditional norm, Topic Trumps offers a gameplay experience that is both straightforward and engaging - something you can quickly break out and play when you're suddenly hit with a bout of boredom. Players are dealt a hand of topic-themed cards, each containing meticulously researched open-source stats.

The game revolves around a simple objective: players compare specific attributes or statistics on the topic cards to outmatch their opponents. These attributes could encompass a variety of themes, ranging from speed, weight, and firepower to more obscure factors. Participants take turns challenging each other by selecting an attribute from their card and pitting it against the corresponding attribute on their opponent's card. The winner of each round, determined by the highest attribute value, claims the opponent's card.

One notable aspect that distinguishes Topic Trumps from its traditional equivalent is its educational dimension. All the statistics and values presented in the deck are thoroughly researched using open-source materials. This fact can equip you with intriguing tidbits for potential pub quizzes or trivia nights.

As players engage with Topic Trumps, they have the opportunity to venture into unfamiliar territory and acquire knowledge about various geeky subjects. Whether it's unearthing captivating details about obscure chemicals, fantastical characters, global curry varieties, or even taking a brief dive into the world of wines or the complexities of 1980s micro-computers, Topic Trumps offers a chance to explore both new and retro themes.

In addition to its efficient gameplay and educational component, Topic Trumps introduces an innovative feature: each card includes a QR code that conveniently links to additional information about the specific topic it represents. Through a quick scan using a your phone, players can satisfy their curiosity and delve deeper into the details of their favorite topic.

This is the PLA Missile Power!

Containing all manner of powerful missiles used by the PLA!

This deck contains:

1. DF-ZF, Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
2. Dongfeng-41 - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
3. Dongfeng-31 - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
4. Dongfeng-31A - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
5. Dongfeng-31AG - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
6. Dongfeng-5 - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
7. Dongfeng-4 - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
8. Dongfeng-26 - IRBM
9. Dongfeng-21 - Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
10. Dongfeng-21D - Anti-ship ballistic missile
11. Dongfeng-17 - MRBM with an HGV payload
12. Dongfeng-16 - Medium-Range ballistic missile
13. Dongfeng-15 - Short-Range ballistic missile
14. Dongfeng-12 - Short-Range ballistic missile
15. Dongfeng-11 - Short-Range ballistic missile
16. CJ-10 - Long Sword 10, Land-attack cruise missile
17. CJ-100 - Hypersonic LACM
18. JL-1 - Sub-launched ballistic missile
19. JL-2 - Sub-launched ballistic missile
20. JL-3 - Sub-launched ballistic missile
21. YJ-21 - Eagle Strike-21, Anti-ship ballistic missile
22. YJ-18 - Anti-ship cruise missile
23. YJ-12 - Anti-ship cruise missile
24. HQ-9 - Hong Qi-9, Surface-to-air missile
25. HQ-22 - Hong Qi-22, Surface-to-air missile
26. CX-1 - Chaoxun-1, Anti-ship and LACM
27. HQ-12 - Hong Qi-12, Surface-to-air missile
28. HQ-7 - Surface-to-air missile
29. HQ-6 - Surface-to-air missile
30. PL-15 - Air-to-air missile
31. PL-17 - Thunderbolt-17, Air-to-air missile
32. Yu-8 - Fish-8, Rocket propelled ASW torpedo
33. Cross Media Missile, VLS Anti-Ship Missile
34. HJ-9 - Red Arrow 9, Anti-tank missile
35. HJ-10 - Red Arrow 10, Anti-tank missile
36. HJ-12 - Red Arrow 12, Anti-tank missile

Let the "trumping" begin!

In the context of "Topic Trumps" the term "trump" refers to a specific attribute or statistic on a card that is used for comparison during gameplay. Each card in the game has several attributes or values associated with the theme of the card, such as speed, weight, firepower, etc. When two players are facing off in a round, they each choose one attribute from their respective cards to compare. The card with the higher value for the chosen attribute "trumps" the opponent's card, and its owner wins the round and collects the opponent's card. The concept of "trumping" essentially signifies the act of having a higher value in a specific attribute and thus prevailing in that round of the game.

Step 1 - shuffle & deal:

Divide the cards evenly amongst all the players...

Step 2. Player 1 calls:

Player 1 flips over their top card, chooses a stat and announces it!

Step 3. The other players respond:

Players 2 & 3 flip over their top card and call out the value for the same stat!

Step 4. Winner takes all:

Players 2, having the highest value, wins this round and receives the face up cards from player 1 & player 2. All 3 face up cards now go face down on the bottom of Player 2's deck.

Step 5. A new round begins:

As winner of the previous round, Players 2 gets to choose the stat.

This process repeats until one player has all the cards...

In the event of a draw:

All cards go face up in the center...

The first player to win a round gets all the cards and takes control of the call!

Anatomy of a card