TCG Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator News

Want to play early? Here's your chance.
Only a few will enter the playtest first. Will you be one of them?

Join our Discord, invite your friends, and rise in the ranks.
Those who invite the most friends... will be the first to play.

The TCG Army is forming.
The door won’t stay open for long.
🕵️‍♂️ Are you fast enough?

👉 Join Discord

— Alkame Games 🎮

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Hello Collectors,
Playtest was supposed to be this week.
But no matter what we did, we couldn’t convince our NPCs (or our codebase) to put on pants.
They just kept strolling into the shop naked and proud.
So we gave up and added a “No Naked Entry 🚫” sign. Problem solved? We'll see.



Okay, now the serious part (kinda).

Unlike many multiplayer games out there, we wanted to support hotjoin — so your friends can hop into your game while you’re already playing.
That means no more “wait let’s restart” or “bruh, too late.”
More fun, more chaos, more trading — anytime.

But… supporting hotjoin meant a LOT of extra work:

Syncing NPCs, players, items, weather, cat moods, and the price of gum.

Making sure new players don’t break everything when they enter mid-game.

Basically, rewriting half the game just to make joining look like it was always that smooth.

So yes, we delayed the playtest.
But we’re doing it for you. And for our dignity. And for clothes.

And hey... we actually have some really cool plans to give you a true collector experience—
wait, I wasn’t supposed to say that.
Sorry team. Please don’t revoke my card sleeves. 😳

Thanks for being patient — playtest is close (and everyone’s wearing pants this time).
💛

— Alkame Games 🎮

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Hello Collectors,

Exciting news—the playtest for TCG Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator is now open for applications! 🎉 We're thrilled to invite you to be part of this journey, starting with a smaller audience for the initial test phase. This allows us to gather valuable feedback and perfect the experience for future players. As we progress, we'll gradually expand to larger groups, eventually welcoming a broader audience.





[h2]How to Apply[/h2] Simply head over to Steam and submit your application to join the playtest. We’re excited to hear your thoughts and ideas during this phase.




[h2]What’s Next?[/h2] Once we’ve gathered feedback from our initial testers, we’ll be launching a “Buy Me a Coffee” option for instant playtest access keys at $1. This will allow you and your friends to join us even faster while supporting the development process. Stay tuned for updates!



[h2]Join Our Community[/h2] Make sure to join our Discord to connect with other collectors, share feedback, and stay in the loop. Your insights help shape the game and make it the best it can be.

P.S. Placeholder cubes are still keeping things lively, but rest assured—clothes are on the horizon. Abstract art enthusiasts, enjoy them while they last! 😉

— Alkame Games 🎮

Play Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3119780/Drive_Thru_Miami/

Wishlist Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3481370/Diecast_Shop_Simulator/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3548510/Dig_a_Hole_Multiplayer/

Hello Collectors,

First off, apologies for the delay in the playtest. But rest assured, we’re getting so close now! We’re ironing out the final details on the multiplayer front, and very soon, you’ll be able to apply for access to the playtest on Steam. Since we don’t have the option to manually select participants, if you’re eager to play with your friends, we’re considering offering instant access keys for 1$ via Buy Me a Coffee




[h2]Card Designs [/h2]
We’ve been diving deep into crafting card designs. Our plan is to have 10 rarity levels in the game: Frequent, Common, Uncommon, Scarce, Rare, UltraRare, Exotic, Mythical, Epic, and Legendary.






Collection
You’ll be able to collect individual cards, sell them, or trade them with others.






[h2]Trades[/h2]
The game will feature both single-card sales and trade options with customers.






[h2]Shop and Furnitures[/h2]
Our in-game furniture and product shop are ready! Plus, we’ve completed designing a variety of furniture and items. You’ll be able to place products on shelves and set their prices.







[h2]Shop and City View[/h2]
Our game world and shop are good to go. Of course, you’ll start in a smaller shop, but with progress, you can grow it into something extraordinary.




[h2]Where Were We in Devlog #1?[/h2]

Looking back, we think we’ve made solid progress—and in a fun way, too! From tackling multiplayer chaos to designing placeholder cubes, it’s been a journey full of challenges and laughs.



Don’t forget to add our game to your wishlist and follow along!


Join our Discord Now to share your feedback, and while you’re there, check out our other games.

P.S. Did you spot any naked characters in our screenshots? No, you didn’t. It’s just your imagination playing tricks on you—or maybe the placeholder cubes are evolving into abstract art! Either way, clothes are definitely on the way. 😉

— Alkame Games 🎮


Play Now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3119780/Drive_Thru_Miami/

Wishlist Now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3481370/Diecast_Shop_Simulator/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3548510/Dig_a_Hole_Multiplayer/

Hey Collectors!

First off, thank you for all the messages asking, “How’s the game going?!” It means the world to our small team that you’re this excited about TCG Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator. Time for a update you.

Why We’re Skipping the Next Fest
We’ve decided to sit out the upcoming game fest. Why? We’re not here to rush. We’d rather spend these months making sure the game feels right instead of racing to meet a deadline. This means more time to listen to your feedback, tweak mechanics, and polish the chaos of running a card shop with friends.



Here’s the plan to get this party started:

Closed Alpha Test (Late February 2025): For our most hardcore early supporters. Help us break things!

Closed Beta,Open Beta

Demo : Everyone’s invited to join us at June Next Fest!

Early Access Launch (June 2025): The shop’s (almost) open! We’ll keep refining based on your feedback.

Yes, it’s a lot of phases—but multiplayer games need love (and testing). A rushed launch would mean a messy shop, and nobody wants that.

Current Progress: The Good, The Ugly, and The Placeholder Cubes
Done ✅:

Multiplayer core: Player spawning, sync, resource management.

Shop management: Orders, loans, and the panic-inducing “management computer.”

Next Up 🛠️:

New gameplay modules (NPCs,Ordering etc).

Visuals 🎨: Our 3D models (shops, characters, cards) are ready to go—they’re just waiting to be plugged into the game! Devs are working on bringing them to life, so stay tuned for sneak peeks in Devlog #2.

Modding Support 🔧: We’re not putting up walls! Since this isn’t competitive, we’re keeping the doors wide open for mods—custom cards, shop designs, rule tweaks, you name it. We won’t lock things down, so modders can tinker freely (just like your favorite games!). Share your creations with the community!

Why Multiplayer = “Wait, Why Is My Friend Floating?!”
Let’s be honest: multiplayer games are hard. Testing takes much more longer because every bug has to be squashed across different connections and “Wait, did YOU just crash the economy?!” moments. But we’re committed to making the shop-running chaos feel smooth, fun, and reliably chaotic.


Join Our Discord: This is where we’ll share beta sign-ups, scream about breakthroughs, and beg for your ideas. You can find discord link down below.

Spread the Word: The more testers, the merrier (and the fewer disasters at launch).

Tell Us Everything: What’s your dream feature for a card shop sim? NPC baristas? A black market for rare cards? We’re listening.

Thanks for being part of this journey. We’re a tiny team, but your excitement keeps our coffee mugs full and our keyboards clacking. Next time, we’ll have fewer programmer-art cubes and more actual art. Promise.

Until then, keep those decks shuffled!

— Alkame Games. 🎮

P.S. If you see a floating cube in our screenshots… no you didn’t.

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