Animoca Brands’ subsidiary, GAMEE, has unveiled a new strategic trading card game (TCG) called Moon Cards, designed to blend the volatile world of memecoins with interactive gameplay mechanics. Built for the Telegram platform, this game provides users an opportunity to experience the ups and downs of the memecoin market through a card-based interface—without having to purchase actual cryptocurrency.
According to GAMEE, Moon Cards has been crafted to allow players to explore trends within the memecoin space, apply market instincts, and make strategic decisions based on price fluctuations of various digital tokens. The structure of the game enables participants to engage with crypto market simulations in an immersive and risk-free environment.
Phased Rollout with Strategic Gameplay
The game is structured across four distinct development phases, each offering a progressively deeper level of interaction and gameplay complexity.
The initial phase, Moonrise (Collect and Merge), which is already live in early access, allows players to open digital card packs and build a collection of Moon Cards. Players can merge these cards to generate new, randomized ones, introducing a strategic layer that emphasizes resource management and probability.
The next phase, titled Meme Wars (AI Battles), is set to introduce player-versus-environment gameplay. In this mode, users will go up against AI-driven meme-themed opponents in increasingly difficult arena battles. This stage will test a player’s ability to adapt to market-style scenarios while managing their deck effectively.
Following that, Degen Showdown (Player versus Player Tournaments) will bring in competitive multiplayer elements. Here, player performance and outcomes will be influenced by ongoing memecoin price trends, emphasizing the importance of market prediction and timing. This mode aims to reward both strategic gameplay and accurate analysis of the memecoin ecosystem.
The final phase, Lunar Marketplace, will transform the in-game assets into a tradable economy. Players will be able to buy, sell, and exchange Moon Cards as NFTs (non-fungible tokens), opening the doors for collectors and competitive players to participate in a broader Web3 economy.
Market Synergy Between Memecoins and TCGs
GAMEE’s CEO, Martin Zakovec, reportedly described Moon Cards as a strategy-focused experience where every player decision is influenced by real-world market movements. He emphasized that success in the game depends on understanding various memecoin communities and knowing when to hold, merge, or act based on the surrounding dynamics. According to him, this integration makes Moon Cards one of the most engaging Web3 TCGs developed to date.
The game has currently been launched in an invite-only format on Telegram, with access codes distributed to a base of 230,000 pre-sale participants. These early adopters also have the ability to invite new players via exclusive referral codes.
At launch, players can access a pool of 150 collectible cards, sourced from prominent blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana, and the Telegram Open Network (TON). This range is expected to grow as the game evolves.
Expanding Market Potential
Moon Cards enters a fertile market landscape. The trading card game industry, which is popular across both digital and physical formats, is currently valued at approximately US$7.71 billion, according to a report from Mordor Intelligence. The market is projected to climb to US$11.31 billion by 2030, highlighting the sustained appeal and growth of TCGs.
Simultaneously, the memecoin segment of the crypto market is thriving, with Forbes estimating its current valuation at nearly US$40 billion. By connecting these two booming sectors, GAMEE aims to tap into a wide and diverse user base that spans collectors, gamers, and crypto enthusiasts.
Through Moon Cards, GAMEE appears to be carving a niche at the intersection of entertainment, prediction gaming, and blockchain utility—offering a novel way for users to engage with digital assets without financial exposure.