Altered has quickly become the talk of the town, emerging as the most successful Trading Card Game (TCG) project ever funded on Kickstarter.
Rivaling heavyweights like Magic: The Gathering and Disney: Lorcana, Altered secured a whopping $7 million in funding with the support of over 15,000 backers.
In a press release, Régis Bonnesée, founder and CEO of Equinox Studio—the creative force behind Altered—expressed his astonishment at the overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the backers throughout the campaign.
He stated, "The success of Altered not only validates our vision but also drives us to push the boundaries of game innovation."
This phenomenal success didn't just happen overnight. Let's break down some key factors that contributed to Altered's incredible journey and could inspire your own TCG project.
A Team of Experts: Collaboration Between Players and Developers
Creating a phenomenal game like Altered required a dedicated team of experts passionate about Trading Card Games and Card Collection Games.
Régis Bonnesée, the founder and CEO of Equinox Studio, previously led Libellud, known for developing popular board games like Dixit and Mysterium.
To ensure the project's success, Equinox Studio also enlisted industry veterans, including former world champions and players from Magic: The Gathering, and a former developer from Blizzard's Hearthstone.
This team of experts helped craft the unique universe of Altered, which features smooth gameplay and stands tall alongside major TCGs like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, and even Star Wars: Unlimited.
Personalized Ownership: Collectible Cards with a Unique QR System
Altered offers an exciting feature for card collectors. Beyond the stunning visuals of each card, players get exclusive ownership of their cards!
Every physical card pulled from a random booster pack—like any typical CCG—comes with a QR code. Scanning this code with the Altered app grants players unique ownership of that card.
Here's the cool part: once a player draws a card, they can order as many copies of it as they want, printed on demand and shipped by Equinox Studio for just $1 plus shipping.
This system minimizes costs for players who want to complete their collections without endlessly buying booster packs or paying exorbitant prices in the secondary market.
More Than Just Gameplay: A Print-Friendly Card Collection System
So, what exactly is "print-friendly"? As mentioned earlier, players use a unique QR code to claim ownership of a card. Then, they can print as many copies of Altered cards as they like for a minimal cost.
Additionally, players can sell or buy card ownership rights through the official in-app marketplace—the only platform authorized by Equinox Studio for such transactions.
This concept is quite rare, especially among major TCG titles like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Disney Lorcana.
Conclusion: A Beacon of Inspiration for the TCG World
Altered's success is a beacon of hope and inspiration for TCG developers. With its phenomenal results, Equinox Studio—through Altered—reminds us of the immense potential within the TCG ecosystem, from players to game developers. Altered proves that the TCG space is far from saturated, despite the massive popularity of games like Disney Locarna and Star Wars: Unlimited.
Though Altered doesn't offer aggressive gameplay or violence, it stands out with its unique card collection system, featuring exclusive ownership and efficient reprinting options. This highlights that game developers still have plenty of room to explore and find unique aspects for their games.
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