Acquiring cards

Slay the Spire: a merchant offers cards at different prices for addition to the deck.New cards on offerThe cost of adding a card to the deck
Slay the SpireBuying new cards
  1. New cards on offer
  2. The cost of adding a card to the deck
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New cards change future turns. The player considers both a purchase’s strength and its place in the existing deck.

Design tips

  • Let players compare an offer with their deck before buying.
  • Even a weak addition changes how often other cards appear.

Examples