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 VMF Sea Power Deck!

Containing a selection of ships of the Russian Navy!

This deck contains:

1. Admiral Kuznetsov, Aircraft carrier
2. Kirov-class, Battlecruiser
3. Sovremennyy-class, Destroyer
4. Steregushchiy-class, Corvette
5. Borei-class, Ballistic missile submarine
6. Yasen-class, Attack submarine
7. Buyan-class, Corvette
8. Karakurt-class, Corvette
9. Ivan Gren-class, Amphibious assault ship
10. Ivan Rogov-class, Landing ship
11. Zubr-class, Hovercraft
12. Petya-class, Corvette
13. Kilo-class, Diesel-electric submarine
14. Typhoon-class, Ballistic missile submarine
15. Nanuchka-class, Corvette
16. Akula-class, Attack submarine
17. Ropucha II-class, Landing ship
18. Oscar-class, Cruise missile submarine
19. Kamov Ka-27, Anti-submarine warfare helicopter
20. Mil Mi-14, Anti-submarine warfare helicopter
21. Kamov Ka-226, Light utility helicopter
22. MiG-29K, Carrier-based multirole fighter
23. Su-33, Carrier-based multirole fighter
24. Slava-class Cruiser, Guided missile cruiser
25. Admiral Gorshkov-class, Guided missile frigate
26. Udaloy-class Destroyer, Anti-submarine warfare destroyer
27. Dyugon-class, landing craft
28. Lada-class, Diesel-electric attack submarine
29. Gremyashchiy-class, Corvette
30. Project 20386, Stealth Corvette
31. Admiral Grigorovich-class, Guided missile frigate
32. Alexandrit-class, Mine Countermeasure Vessel (MCMV)
33. Project 22160, Patrol Ship
34. Tu-142, Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft
35. Su-30SM2, Multirole Fighter
36. Bora-class, hoverborne guided-missile corvette

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