MARVEL SNAP News

Our most anticipated feature for MARVEL SNAP is finally here! Both heroes and villains are stronger in numbers, which is why we’ve brought you Alliances. Alliances are here to enhance the social experience, allowing players to create or join communities within the game while working together to complete Bounties and earn rewards. Team up, strategize, chat with friends (new and old, all while earning rewards together.Alliances is a new feature designed to help you and your friends connect. It provides a platform for players to strategize, collaborate, and grow together.

• Team Up and Strategize: Form or join an Alliance to collaborate with fellow members. Share strategies, discuss tactics, and grow stronger together.
• Complete Bounties: Work together to complete Alliance-specific Bounties. These tasks will challenge your team and offer exciting rewards.
• Alliance Chat: Communicate seamlessly with other members through the in-game chat feature. Share tips, celebrate victories, and plan your next move.
• Earn Rewards: Participate in Alliance activities to earn exclusive rewards. The more active and strategic your Alliance, the greater the rewards you can unlock.

[h3]Joining an Alliance[/h3]To join an Alliance, players first need to complete the Recruit Season Pass. After that, they can search for Alliances by ID, tag, or name, and use filters to find the right fit based on criteria like minimum Collection Level, highest rank achieved, language, and privacy settings. Players can also view an initial list of recommended Alliances based on their skill level.[h3]Creating an Alliance[/h3]For those who prefer to create their own community, the Alliance Creation tab offers customization options including:

• Emblem: Choose a unique icon.
• Theme: Set the background for your Alliance screen.
• Tag: Create a tag visible before player names.
• Name: Name your Alliance.
• Description: Write a short description for potential recruits.
• Requirements: Set minimum Collection Level and Rank.
• Privacy: Decide if applications need approval or are auto-accepted.
• Language: Select the primary language.
• Search Labels: Use labels to improve visibility in search results.

Now that you’re in, you’ll want to organize. Leadership is key in any organization and Alliances are no different.[h3]Alliance Management[/h3]Leaders and Officers have different levels of access and responsibilities:

• Leaders can manage descriptions, joining requirements, emblems, themes, chat settings, promotions, demotions, and more.
• Officers can kick users, manage new applicants, and report users.
• Members can report users and interact in the chat.

[h3]Alliance Chat and Feed[/h3]The Alliance window features a chat and feed system where members can interact and stay updated on activities. The feed will automatically share major player milestones like winning an 8-cube game, beating an Infinite Conquest, Hitting Infinite Rank, or when players join/leave. Leaders can also post announcements to ensure the entire Alliance is on the same page.One of the main ways players will interact with Alliances is through bounties. Unlike the weekly missions, players will choose from a list of available Bounties that have various rarities and point values. Players can only select up to three Bounties at a time, but if they see a new Bounty that they would rather do, they will be able to swap up to 3 bounties a week. Completing these Bounties earns points for both personal and Alliance-wide rewards. Points contribute to progress bars for individual and group rewards, and an Alliance Leaderboard tracks top contributors weekly.As players complete Bounties and earn points for rewards, those points will also be used to show Alliance members who have the most points collected during that week. This board resets alongside the Bounty rewards at the end of a week.We have BIG dreams for Alliances and are committed to expanding this feature over time. The next step on our roadmap is Alliance Competitions. These competitions will pit Alliances against each other in thrilling battles for supremacy and even more rewards!Alliances is a feature designed for YOU, our dedicated players. We will be releasing new features in phases and actively seeking your feedback to shape its future development. Let us know what you think and how we can make Alliances even better.Mark your calendars and prepare to experience a new level of teamwork in MARVEL SNAP. We can’t wait to see the incredible Alliances you will create and the epic adventures that await!Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being part of the MARVEL SNAP community!

• Is there a profanity filter for Alliance Chat?
  • Yes, we have a profanity filter. As this is our first foray into the world of open user communications, we’ll be looking at how it performs and can adjust the filter as need be.
• How many players can be in a single Alliance?
  • Alliances can be a maximum of 30 total players.
• Can different Alliances have the same name?
  • Yes! However, Alliances must have a unique Name+Tag combo.
• Can you be in multiple Alliances at the same time?
  • No, you can only be in one Alliance at a time. However, you can leave at any time and join a new one.
• Is there a way to link one Alliance to another in any way?
  • Each Alliance is functionally separate, however they can share similar names and tags as long as the Name+Tag combination is unique.
• What are the character counts for Alliance names and tags?
  • Tags are set at 3 characters, and names are limited to no more than 25 characters.
• Is there a minimum number of Alliance members needed to acquire all the rewards from Missions?
  • It will be quite difficult for one person to finish all the bounties! There’s no minimum required, but you will definitely want help.
• Will you be able to view who are “active” participating members in your Alliance?
  • There is a leaderboard within the Alliance that shows how many Points each member has earned.

As we gear up for the much-anticipated Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine movie, MARVEL SNAP is launching a brand new game mode: Deadpool's Diner! This limited-time event, running from July 23rd to August 6th, brings a fresh, pipin’ hot experience with higher stakes than ever before. Did we mention the rewards? Earn up to 32 different rewards including Cassandra Nova, a brand new card! Get ready to wager big, win big, and have some chaotic fun in the process. Deadpool's Diner introduces a twist on traditional Snap gameplay. Here’s what you need to know to dive in and start playing:

• Event Duration
  • The event runs from July 23rd to August 6th.
• Gameplay
  • Matches play out like regular SNAP games, not Conquest.
• Bubs?
  • Instead of Cubes, you'll be playing with Bubs, named after Deadpool's best friend, Wolverine.
• Automatic Snaps
  • In addition to the usual player-initiated Snaps, each match will feature automatic Snaps at Turn 4 and Turn 5. This means up to 5 potential Snaps per match (3 automatic and 1 for each player).
• Starting Bubs
  • Players begin with 240 Bubs, which if lost, regenerate over time back up to the starting cap. If you hit 0 Bubs, it takes 8 hours to fully regenerate back to 240.
• Bub Regen Cap Increases
  • As you earn more Bubs and climb the reward track, your Bub regeneration cap will increase, allowing for quicker recovery to higher Bub levels acting as a floor enabling you to go “all-in” without fear of starting at the bottom.
• High Tables, Higher Stakes
  • As you win, you move up Tables where the stakes increase. The stakes can escalate to a whopping 200 million Bubs!

Deadpool’s Diner features 15 tables, each themed around Deadpool’s favorite foods. Here’s how the tables work:

• Tables and Stakes
  • Each table represents a different level of stakes. Starting from the Cereal Table for breakfast, players can progress to higher Tables like Ramen for lunch, Chimichangas for dinner, and the ultimate Maximum Effort Table.
• Bub Requirements
  • Each table has a minimum Bub requirement, correlating to the stakes at that level. The minimum equals the amount that would be wagered at the third of the 5 potential Snaps. Players can go all-in, making the end-of-match Bub total equal to the all-in amount.
• Increasing Stakes
  • As players move up the tables, the stakes get higher, leading to wilder, more intense games.

Participating in Deadpool’s Diner isn’t just about the thrill of high-stakes matches; there are plenty of rewards to be earned:

• Reward Track: There are 32 different rewards, including the new card, Cassandra Nova, which becomes available at 15 million Bubs.
• Exclusive Variant: The top reward, at 500 million Bubs, is an exclusive variant of Cassandra Nova, only obtainable in Deadpool's Diner.
• New Borders: Earn up to 19 new Border consumables, featuring Matte Red, Matte Black, Distressed Red, and Distressed Blue designs, all themed around Deadpool and Wolverine.
• Leaderboard and Titles: A web leaderboard will track the top players’ Bub totals. The top 100 players will receive an exclusive title, "Best Bubs."
• Bub Totals: A player’s Reward Track and Leaderboard level are determined by their total amount of Bubs collected over the lifetime of the event. That means the number will only go up if you win and not down if you risk it all and come up just short.

Whether you’re aiming to climb the leaderboard, collect exclusive rewards, or just enjoy the high-stakes action, this new game mode promises to be a wild ride. See you at the Diner, and may the best Bub win!

• How long does Deadpool’s Diner last?
  • July 23rd through August 6th.
• When will Deadpool’s Diner return to MARVEL SNAP after August 6th?
  • We will be excited to bring back Deadpool’s Diner in the future but have not determined the exact date yet. When it returns it will have all new rewards and new tuning based on feedback and data from the initial release!
• What happens when I run out of Bubs?
  • If you hit 0 Bubs, it takes 8 hours to fully regenerate back to your Bub regeneration cap. You can raise the amount of Bubs that regenerate by unlocking upgrades in the Deadpool’s Diner Rewards Track.
• Do Bubs regenerate slowly over 8 hours or are you replenished fully after that time?
  • Bubs regenerate every hour you are below the Bub Regeneration Cap until they reach the cap.
• Is Deadpool’s Diner free to play?
  • Yes! It’s free for all players to play. If you choose, you can spend Gold to skip the wait to regenerate your Bubs immediately. Players can also choose to spend Gold to buy into a higher stakes table that requires more Bubs than they currently own.
• When can you unlock Cassandra Nova and how hard will that be?
  • Cassandra Nova base card is unlocked at the 15M reward on the Deadpool’s Diner Reward track
  • We believe the average highly engaged player will have a great shot at unlocking Cassandra Nova within the two weeks of the event.
• How does matchmaking work in Deadpool’s Diner? Will there be bots?
  • Matchmaking is by table using similar rules to Ranked play.
  • Bots will exist in Diner as a fallback to avoid long queue times
• Can you complete Missions while playing Deadpool’s Diner?
  • Yes! All missions can be completed within Deadpool’s Diner
• Are Hot Locations active in Deadpool’s Diner?
  • Hot Locations are not active in Deadpool’s Diner
• What happens to rewards like Cassandra Nova after Deadpool’s Diner is over?
  • Cassandra Nova will be available in the token shop as a Series 5 card after the Deadpool’s Diner event completes.
  • Cassandra Nova’s variant will be exclusive to Deadpool’s Diner
• When does the Bub Shop unlock?
  • The Bub Shop unlocks at the 21K Bub Deadpool’s Diner Reward track milestone.
• What can I buy in the Bub Shop?
  • Players’ Bub Shop enables access to buying Bubs for Gold. The amount of Bubs available goes up in value every time a player reaches a new Bub Regen Cap Upgrade.
• Will Bubs purchased for Gold count towards the Rewards Track?
  • Yes, buying Bubs for Gold will count towards Deadpool’s Diner Reward track progress.

Welcome back to another OTA! Arishem’s release was a huge shake-up to the meta, and we’ve been excited to see all the hype around the card! While his play rate has been unprecedented, his overall win rate hasn’t been out of line. Moreover, playing against Arishem decks creates much more varied experiences game-to-game due to the inherent randomness he injects into decks. Cassandra Nova releasing soon should also give players another great tool against Arishem decks, so for now we’re instead pulling back on some of his most impactful synergy pieces in an attempt to broaden the diversity of Arishem strategies.

• Blob
  • [Old] 6/0 - On Reveal: Merge cards from your deck into this until it gains 15 or more Power. Ongoing: Can’t be moved.
  • [New] 6/0 - On Reveal: Merge cards from your deck into this until it gains 15 or more Power.

While Blob not moving hasn’t been a large part of his strength, having an Ongoing ability has been. Unlike other decks, Arishem lists have enough cards to fuel two Blobs, and we’ve seen Mystique take full advantage of this by copying Blob’s text as an Ongoing card.. We’ve been looking to simplify this card since its last change, so this seemed like the perfect time to do so.

• Mockingbird
  • [Old] 5/9 - Costs 1 less for each of your cards in play that didn’t start in your deck.
  • [Change] 5/9 -> 6/10

Mockingbird has been hovering around the top of the meta ever since her release, and the combination of Arishem both providing cards that didn’t start in your deck and encouraging the use of Agent Coulson and friends has pushed her over the line. We still expect Mockingbird to play a big role with these new numbers, but to require a more substantial investment to use.

• Hydra Bob
  • [Old] 1/4 - After each turn, this moves if a player Snapped.
  • [Change] 1/4 -> 1/5

Hydra Bob, on the other hand, hasn’t made much of a splash. He’s been doing alright in games where he’s played, but his risky play style hasn’t been very popular. We think he has room to be a bit more decisive in the high stakes games he encourages, so we’re adding a Power here to help his final location matter more and ensure he’s a solid addition to players’ collections.

• Ravonna Renslayer
  • [Old] 2/3 - Ongoing: Your cards with 1 or less Power cost 1 less. (minimum 1)
  • [Change] 2/3 -> 2/2

Time and again Ravonna has been a strong piece of decks that incidentally want some low-base Power cards. Her ubiquity has also made it difficult to balance cards as she can turn reducing their Power into a buff. We’re dinging her in an attempt to make building around Ravonna a little bit more of a commitment.

• Viper
  • [Old] 3/5 - On Reveal: One of your other cards here switches sides.
  • [New] 3/5 - On Reveal: One of your other cards here with the lowest Power switches sides.

Viper demands a more specific game state to do her thing than other cards that junk up the opponent’s board, so we’re making this quality-of-life change to help her more consistently hit her intended target later in the game and against opposing junk strategies.

• Sauron
  • [Old] 3/3 - On Reveal: Remove the abilities from all Ongoing cards in your hand and deck.
  • [Change] 3/3 -> 3/4

While Sauron decks utilizing Shuri and Red Skull have continued to have some success since their dominance in the game’s early days, they haven’t gained many new options while other decks have diversified their game plans. In order to keep this deck an accessible and viable option for players who are still building up to larger collections, we figured this (not so) friendly green dinosaur could use a small boost.

• Werewolf By Night
  • [Old] 3/1 - After you play a card, move there to gain +2 Power if it has an On Reveal.
  • [Change] 3/1 -> 3/2

After his former dominance, we played it safe when we reduced Werewolf By Night’s Cost from 4 to 3 because it provides more opportunities to scale up his Power. He hasn’t performed very well since that change though, so we’re giving him a bit more Power to help him out.

• Hit-Monkey
  • [Old] 3/2 - On Reveal: Gain +2 Power for each other card you played this turn.
  • [Change] 3/2 -> 3/3

Hit-Monkey has been struggling for a bit now. We’ve been conservative with this card because his playstyle is difficult to interact with, but we’re taking another shot at hitting the sweet spot.

• Lockjaw
  • [Old] 4/5 - After you play a card here, swap it with a card in your deck. (once per turn)
  • [New] 4/4 - After you play a card here, swap it with a card in your deck.

Lastly, Lockjaw has had trouble keeping a spot in decks since his move to 4-Cost, and his previous home in Jane Foster decks full of hammers hasn’t seen much play as of late. Given all that, we’re excited to try bringing back Lockjaw’s ability to swap out a flurry of cards at the same time, and see whether we can return the classic combo in a good spot.

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That's all for this week. Until next time, happy snapping!

Hey there, you beautiful Snappers. Snappists? What DO you call yourselves? Anyways, that's not why we’re here. We’re here to mix things up a bit. Deadpool is taking over the entire game for the next few weeks and it all begins now. So let’s make some chimichangas, people!  Ahhhhh, who else could assemble a team this important and powerful? A comic book fan-girl, a cowardly ex-Hydra agent, and a shapeshifter?! I mean, COME ON![h2]NEW CHARACTER: Gwenpool[/h2] On Reveal: Pick a random card in your hand 3 times. Give +2 Power each time.
[h2]SEASON REWARDS[/h2]  Every good hero needs a few good decoys… we mean… assistants![h3]SERIES 5[/h3] After each turn, this moves if a player Snapped. [h3]SERIES 5[/h3] Ongoing: +1 Power for each card in play afflicted with negative Power. [h3]SERIES 5[/h3] When you draw this, steal the text from the bottom card of your opponent's deck. Do you smeeelllllllllll what Wade is cookin? You’re going to have to head over to Deadpool’s brand new Diner to earn this next baddie. Starting on July 23rd, Cassandra Nova is exclusively in the Diner (a limited-time event) for two whole weeks! Miss out and you’ll have to find her in the Token Shop starting August 13th.Want more info on Deadpool’s Diner? See below![h3]SERIES 5[/h3] On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each card in your opponent's deck.
 [h2]So, when can you expect new cards?[/h2]You can expect new cards to be released weekly - starting with last month’s Season Pass Card, Gilgamesh, releasing as a Series 5 card on July 9th.

• July 9th: Gilgamesh - Series 5 Release
• July 9th: Hydra Bob - Series 5 Release
• July 16th: Ajax - Series 5 Release
• July 23rd: Copycat - Series 5 Release
• August 13th: Cassandra Nova - Series 5 Release

New Series 4 and Series 5 cards appear in the Spotlight Cache and the Token Shop. As you level up your Collection Level, Spotlight Caches become available for you to unlock a Series 4, Series 5 card, Spotlight Variants, or more. [h3][/h3] [h2]July 9th:[/h2]

• Hydra Bob
• Nebula
• Galactus

[h2]July 16th:[/h2]

• Ajax
• Beta Ray Bill
• Darkhawk

[h2]July 23rd:[/h2]

• Copycat
• Cull Obsidian
• Thanos

[h2]July 30th:[/h2]

• Nico Minoru
• Proxima Midnight
• Hope Summers

 [h3][/h3] 

• Weapon X Facility: Discard a card to draw a card.

• Taco Truck: Add a Chimichanga to your hand.

 [h3][/h3] Get all new Avatars, Variants, and Emotes by completing three new albums!If you haven’t figured it out yet, this month is all about Deadpool. There was definitely no coercion in assembling this album. Check it out on July 26th!

• Collect 1: Deadpool Avatar
• Collect 3: 1000 Credits
• Collect 6: Deadpool Variant
• Collect 9: Deadpool Set of Reactions

If that’s not enough for you, check out this sweet album featuring Pandart Studio. Available July 16th!

• Collect 3: Alioth Avatar
• Collect 6: Green Goblin Surprised Emote
• Collect 9: 1 Spotlight Key
• Collect 12: Alioth Variant

Wolverine? Never heard of him. We should probably boost his followers with an album starting July 9th!

• Collect 1: Wolverine Avatar
• Collect 3: 1000 Credits
• Collect 6: Wolverine Variant
• Collect 9: Wolverine Set of Reactions

 [h3][/h3] July 23rd - August 6th! Take a seat, Bub! The steaks have never been higher, and this month we’re introducing a brand new in-game event that will allow you to wager more than your typical cubes. Here at Deadpool’s Diner, you bet Deadpool’s Bubs before you play! Keep winning and you’ll keep moving up to bigger plates with more risk and bigger rewards. Make your way all the way up to the (biggest plate) and you’ll unlock a brand new character, Cassandra Nova!!! The games inside Deadpool’s Diner will be outside of the typical ladder games, so there’s no risk to your ranking, just to your stomach with that questionable chimichanga.You will first start on Table 1, where you will be given enough bubs for your first match. As you win, you’ll earn enough Bubs to step up to table 2, then 3, 4, and so on. As the tables increase, so does the risk. But no risk, no reward!And like that Wade guy said earlier, this will be the EXCLUSIVE location to obtain Cassandra Nova from! [h3][/h3] That’s right, all eyes on Deadpool! We need you to get over to Twitch and watch your favorite Marvel Snap Twitch streamers to earn Boosters, Credits, and a new Wolverine Variant! Drops will be available from July 9th to July 22nd. Don’t miss out!

• Watch 2 hours to earn: 65 Random Boosters
• Watch 4 hours to earn: 350 Credits
• Watch 6 hours to earn: New Wolverine Variant!

This month we’re creating even more opportunities to earn Boosters, Credits, and another Variant! Drops will be available from July 26th to August 4th. Let’s party!

• Watch 2 hours to earn: 65 Random Boosters
• Watch 4 hours to earn: 200 Credits
• Watch 6 hours to earn: Mystery Variant

Head over to marvelsnap.com/twitchdrops to link your accounts today. [h3][/h3] Was that Deadpool’s Diner announcement really spicy? Or is this just the hottest season yet? Get out there and stir up some chaos with these awesome new characters and we’ll see you out there!

This summer, MARVEL SNAP is about to get a whole lot wilder, funnier, and downright unpredictable. Your favorite ‘Merc with a Mouth’ is here to stuff it with chimichangas all summer long. Deadpool is taking over MARVEL SNAP, bringing his unique brand of chaos to new seasons, game modes, Leagues, Alliances, and more!Get the towels ready, generously apply sunscreen, whip up your best guac, and get ready to play MARVEL SNAP anywhere you travel. Oh, and beware of (land) sharks!

• NEW SEASON: Maximum Effort – July 9th
• NEW TWITCH DROPS: Wolverine Variant - July 9th - July 22nd
• NEW GAME MODE: Deadpool’s Diner - July 23rd - August 6th
• NEW DAILY REWARDS: Deadpool Variant - July 26th - August 4th
• NEW CREATOR EVENT: MARVEL SNAP CONQUERORS...Title and Date TBC
• NEW EVENT: REFER A FRIEND - July 26th - August 13th
• NEW FEATURE: Alliances – July 30th
• NEW SEASON: Young Avengers – August 6th
• NEW FEATURE: Deadpool League – August 8th - August 10th
• NEW…WEEK?: Jeff Week – August 19th - 26th
• NEW FEATURE: Jeff League – August 22nd - August 24th

 Dive headpool first into MARVEL SNAP’s next season, Maximum Effort, where you can collect and play with brand-new characters themed around Deadpool’s quirky band of misfits and malefactors.We’ll be diving deeper into Maximum Effort in a few days for the full reveal. Take a seat, amigo! To celebrate the upcoming Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine and MARVEL SNAP season, we’re introducing a bunch of content inspired by the movie, including a brand new in-game event that will allow you to wager more than your typical cubes. The stakes (or steaks?) have never been higher! 🥩Here at Deadpool’s Diner, you bet Deadpool’s Bubs before you play. You will first start on Table 1, where you will be given enough bubs for your first match. As you win, you’ll earn enough Bubs to step up to Table 2, 3, 4, and so on. As the Tables increase, so does the risk. But no risk, no reward! On your way to the top, unlock a brand new card, Cassandra Nova! If you make it all the way up to the biggest plate you’ll unlock a unique Cassandra Nova variant.Everyone’s asking for Deadpool’s Diner recipes, so we’ll be outlining the full menu and how it all works in the coming weeks so you won’t be hungry for long. Alliances are coming to MARVEL SNAP on July 30th! This long-awaited feature, formerly known as Clans, will transform the social experience of the game. Join or form an Alliance, collaborate with members, complete Bounties, and reap fantastic rewards together. Alliances are just the beginning; we'll be expanding this feature over time, starting with Alliance Competitions. This feature is for you, and we’re keen to evolve it based on your feedback. School’s out and it’s time for some rookies to step into the MARVEL SNAP fray. Starting August 6th, a new generation of characters will be joining your decks and they have big shoes to fill. This youth movement is ready to take over! Leagues are here! Leagues are a limited-time event that matches you with 30 similar players in a competitive leaderboard for prizes. Play your regular games, rack up League Points with your victories, and watch your ranking soar. Everyone gets rewards, but the top leaderboard positions will earn the best loot.To celebrate our inaugural global Leagues launch, the big prize for ranks #1-3 is a shiny new Deadpool emote. So jump in, climb the ranks, and earn some Deadpool boosters and maybe even a Deadpool emote! It's not a proper summer bash unless we have some fun with the friends we've made along the way. So, to help make this celebration easier, we're launching a temporary Refer-a-friend event during the Maximum Effort season! Reward thresholds are met by new and unique MARVEL SNAP accounts.

• • 1 Tutorial Finished: Exclusive “Marvel Messiah” Title
  • 3 Tutorials Finished: Mystery Variant
  • 1 Tutorial Finished + 1 Welcome Bundle Purchased: Premium Mystery Variant
  • 1 Tutorial Finished + 1 Premium Season Pass Purchased: Exclusive Domino Variant

We're also thrilled to showcase Deadpool Diner in a new CONQUERORS-themed event: Deadpool Domination! We can't wait to share more details with you, so stay tuned for the excitement that's about to unfold. This year we’re celebrating everyone’s favorite cartilaginous carnivore, Jeff the Baby Land Shark! For Shark Jeff Week you’ll see Jeff-themed Variants, Login Bonuses, Twitch Drops, Alliance Bounties, and rewards to sink your teeth into.Deadpool Domination is more than just a summer event; it's a celebration of everything that makes Deadpool a beloved character—his humor, his unpredictability, and his relentless drive. Dive into MARVEL SNAP today and prepare to experience the madness and mayhem all summer long.