Fancy a game of cards? Since December 28th is Card Playing Day, there’s no better occasion for it. We’ve found some amazing online card games you can bust out to celebrate with friends or to enjoy solo. It’s time to d-d-d-d-duel!
Marvel Snap
Let’s start with Marvel Snap, which burst into our lives only last year but quickly became an addictive fixture of many gamers’ days. In this free-to-play card game, you assemble a dream team of Marvel heroes and villains from a super roster of characters for a fast-paced card battler that never grows boring. How can it when each game only lasts three minutes?
Alongside such a short and, ahem, snappy match time you’ll have to master the game-changing abilities of 50+ different locations from across the Marvel Universe you will play on. Plus, with regular free content drops, there is always something new to come back to and help scratch that card-playing itch.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 (SP1+) | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-650 AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 6950 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 4GB available space | 4GB available space |
Munchkin Digital
Nerds around the world have beamed with joy as board games have gained mainstream appeal in recent years. Because it means some stone-cold gems like Munchkin can get the video game treatment, so we can play them even more often than we already do! This digital card game takes the popular table-top title and transfers it to a computer near you.
For the uninitiated, Munchkin Digital lets you go on all the dungeon adventure fun of a D&D game without any of the roleplaying slowing things down. Draw cards with your friends to build characters, gather items, kill monsters, and be the first to reach Level 10 and win!
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit version only) | Windows 10 (64-bit version only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400 AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | N/A |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 2000 graphics Vega 8 graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 2GB available space | 5GB available space |
Fancy trying a few more digital board games out? Emily shared her top five faves with us as part of our OcUK Staff Top Fives Series!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
It was all the way back in March 2022 that we got excited that Pokémon were updating their virtual card game with the new TCG Live client. June 2023 saw its official full release. Now everyone can play and try to catch them all. Shiny Charizard cards for everybody!
Pokemon TCG Live lets you hop online to play the popular card game with players all over the world. Compared to the original TCG Online, Live is far more accessible for players. A new coat of paint is just the surface, as you have more options to earn cards and build better decks to keep up with the current meta. There’s even a seasonal ladder to earn rewards and the latest cards.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Pentium D AMD Athlon 64 X2 | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
| Memory | 3GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600XT | NVIDIA GeForce 240 GT ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection required to play | Broadband internet connection required to play |
| Storage | 3GB available space | 3GB available space |
Of course, we have all been swept up in the latest Pokémon craze: Pokémon TCG Pocket. Learn how you can play this mobile game on your PC!
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt spawned an insanely addictive minigame. Gwent: The Witcher Card Game takes your card playing beyond the confines of the Continent and to new heights.
Another free-to-play option, Gwent relies on bluffing and on-the-fly decision making as you are truly limited in how much of your deck you can use in any one game. That makes careful deck construction imperative. Build your army with characters from throughout the Witcher canon, from Geralt and Ciri to the frankly iconic Vilentretenmerth, and lead them to victory.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) |
| Processor | Intel Celeron G1820 AMD A4-7300 | Intel Core i3 6100 AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 Radeon R7 240 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R7 265 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Okay, now it’s really time to d-d-d-d-duel! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel finally gives the legendary trading card game a free-to-play online platform for everyone to enjoy. You’ll be pleased to hear as well that none of the games come with any risk of having your soul sent to the Shadow Realm. What a bonus!
This isn’t just a fabulous and vibrant title for long-time Yu-Gi-Oh! players, but novices and lapsed fans too. With a full tutorial to get you up to speed, you’ll be setting off to build your own deck out of the 10,000+ available cards in no time. Hone your skills in Solo Mode, jump into the ever-rotating tournament format, and become the King of Games!
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Corei5-7300U | Intel Core i5-9400F |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 16GB available space | 16GB available space |
Build for Success
Your deck is built, your cards are shuffled, but is your gaming setup ready to play? Here at Overclockers UK, we have everything you need to get settled in for Card Playing Day and put your best hand forward.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
Plug in and start playing with, the Refract Gaming Jade, a perfect PC for a day of card games. The Jade comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM to keep it running efficiently. With its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Graphics Card, the Refract Jade can unlock the potential and power of Ada Lovelace architecture. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with three years parts and labour warranty as well as next-day delivery, so you won’t have to wait long for your new system!
ASUS ROG Delta S Core Gaming Headset
If you need a multi-platform gaming headset, the ASUS ROG Delta Core S Gaming Headset could be the one for you. With its 3.5mm jack you can pair it up with your PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Whatever you use it with, you can be sure of an immersive audio experience thanks to the exclusive ASUS Essence drivers and the airtight chamber. This all comes wrapped in comfortable and ergonomic D-shaped cushions made of a breathable fabric mesh.
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Darth Vader Edition
You need to make sure you’re sitting comfortably, so you can concentrate on all your card game tactics. Officially licensed, the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Darth Vader Edition is the perfect seat for your card game table. Featuring lumbar support, a stainless-steel frame, PU leather, and dense cold foam padding, this gaming chair is as comfortable to sit in as its Vader-inspired embroidery is good to look at.
What Card Games Are You Playing?
Do you have any beloved card games you’re going to be playing today? Or maybe you fancy trying some digital board games instead? Let us know in the comments below and tell us if we missed any of your favourites!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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