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Guillaume Franc

CEO of From the French

With more than ten years of experience, I specialized in user experience design (UX/UI) and game design, with a particular interest in the video game industry. My career is marked by a series of strategic roles, from co-founding studios to consulting for innovative projects, through the management of creative teams and artistic direction.

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🎼 Les bases du gameplay de Football Card Game : comprendre le cƓur du match

Avant d’enchaĂźner les victoires, il faut comprendre les rĂšgles du jeu. Dans Football Card Game, chaque partie vous plonge dans l’intensitĂ© d’un match, transposĂ©e dans un jeu de cartes Ă  collectionner stratĂ©gique, pensĂ© pour le football.Pas besoin d’ĂȘtre un expert des TCG pour se lancer, mais maĂźtriser les fondamentaux fera la diffĂ©rence. Ce jeu est construit autour de mĂ©caniques simples Ă  comprendre, mais riches en profondeur. Voici comment ça se joue, comment ça gagne
 et comment ça se vit.

Guillaume Franc
14/4/2025
1 min

Les bases du gameplay de Football Card Game : comprendre le cƓur du match

Avant d’enchaĂźner les victoires, il faut comprendre les rĂšgles du jeu. Dans Football Card Game, chaque partie vous plonge dans l’intensitĂ© d’un match, transposĂ©e dans un jeu de cartes Ă  collectionner stratĂ©gique, pensĂ© pour le football.

Pas besoin d’ĂȘtre un expert des TCG pour se lancer, mais maĂźtriser les fondamentaux fera la diffĂ©rence. Ce jeu est construit autour de mĂ©caniques simples Ă  comprendre, mais riches en profondeur. Voici comment ça se joue, comment ça gagne
 et comment ça se vit.

Une partie, un duel, une bataille tactique

Dans Football Card Game, deux joueurs s’affrontent dans des matchs rapides, intenses, d’environ 5 Ă  10 minutes. Chaque match est une course contre l’adversaire — mais aussi contre le temps. Car ici, chaque carte jouĂ©e consomme une ressource prĂ©cieuse : le temps de match.

Vous construisez votre deck de 20 cartes en choisissant parmi trois grandes catégories : les Players, qui représentent les joueurs sur le terrain ; les Staff, qui influencent votre style et vos conditions de jeu ; et les Power, des cartes spéciales qui déclenchent des effets uniques. Chaque carte a son coût, ses stats, et surtout son impact sur la dynamique du match.

En dĂ©but de partie, vous piochez une main de cinq cartes. Une phase de mulligan vous permet de les Ă©changer si elles ne collent pas Ă  votre plan de jeu. Ensuite, le match commence. À chaque tour, vous jouez une carte en attaque ou en dĂ©fense. Le but ? Faire grimper vos compteurs d’ATK ou de DEF, et surtout, trouver la faille.

Si votre total d’attaque dĂ©passe de 10 points la dĂ©fense de votre adversaire Ă  la fin d’un tour, vous marquez un but. Mais attention : chaque carte que vous jouez consomme du temps. Jouer vite, c’est risquer de raccourcir le match. Jouer lentement, c’est peut-ĂȘtre rater l’ouverture. À vous de trouver le bon rythme.

Du temps, des cartes, et de la fatigue

Au-delà du duel ATK/DEF, Football Card Game introduit une mécanique cruciale : la fatigue. Les joueurs ne sont pas éternels. Plus une carte reste active sur le terrain, plus ses statistiques diminuent au fil du temps. Cela pousse à faire tourner son effectif, à remplacer ses cartes, à réfléchir en termes de cycles plutÎt que de lignes fixes.

Cette mĂ©canique renforce l’aspect stratĂ©gique du jeu. Il ne suffit pas de jouer ses meilleures cartes d’entrĂ©e. Il faut savoir gĂ©rer leur endurance, leur impact dans la durĂ©e, et garder de quoi rĂ©agir en fin de partie. La gestion du temps et de la fatigue est aussi importante que vos actions offensives.

C’est lĂ  que le gameplay prend toute sa dimension : vous ĂȘtes Ă  la fois coach, stratĂšge et joueur. Vous composez votre Ă©quipe, vous adaptez vos dĂ©cisions Ă  l’état du match, et vous jouez chaque carte comme un mouvement sur le terrain.

Une immersion totale dans le football
 par les cartes

Ce qui fait la force de Football Card Game, c’est sa capacitĂ© Ă  transposer les sensations du football rĂ©el dans un format TCG accessible sur mobile. Le tempo d’un match, les choix tactiques, la pression du chrono, le risque de tout jouer sur une action : tout est lĂ , transcrit dans un systĂšme de jeu dynamique et clair.

Avec un format rapide, un gameplay intuitif mais profond, et des mĂ©caniques inspirĂ©es du vrai football, Football Card Game s’adresse aussi bien aux fans de jeux de cartes qu’aux amoureux du ballon rond. Pas de temps mort, pas de hasard pur : chaque dĂ©cision compte, chaque carte pĂšse.

Et maintenant ? Préparez votre deck

Vous connaissez désormais les bases. Vous savez comment se joue une partie, ce que chaque carte représente, et pourquoi chaque action peut faire basculer le match.

Dans le prochain article, nous irons plus loin : comment construire un deck efficace, équilibré, et adapté à votre style de jeu ? Quelles cartes privilégier ? Quelles synergies viser ? Et comment bùtir une équipe qui colle à votre vision du football ?

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⚔ Choose your side: play as the greatest football nations in Football Card Game

In Football Card Game, each match is much more than a card game. It's a clash of styles, an assertion of identity, and a statement of strategy. It is not just a trading card game in the world of football: it is a clash of sports philosophies inspired by the great nations that have marked the history of football.

Guillaume Franc
5/4/2025
1 min

In Football Card Game, each match is much more than a card duel. It's a clash of styles, an assertion of identity, and a statement of strategy. It is not just a trading card game in the world of football: it is a clash of sports philosophies inspired by the great nations that have marked the history of football.

From the start, four national teams iconic ones are available. Each has its own tactical approach, its dominant strengths, its distinct weaknesses, and above all a gameplay designed to embody the way in which football is experienced and played in their respective cultures. The choice of your team is not cosmetic: it determines the way you approach the games, your game openings, and the cards you will prefer in your decks.

Gameplay based on real international soccer styles

In this Football card game, we wanted to capture the essence of the game as it is played in the biggest international competitions. Here, each nation represents much more than a jersey: it imposes a tactical vision, a Game pace, and a unique experience on the ground.

For example, if you choose Germany, you are in the shoes of a meticulous strategist. The German team relies on structured team play, well-controlled fatigue and surgical efficiency. Ideal for players who like to control the tempo, methodically build their attacks, and play to perfection. This style of gameplay embodies the myth of Mannschaft: rigor, consistency and precision.

England, on the other hand, offers a radically different dynamic. More direct, more intense, it is aimed at players who like Impose their tempo, press high right from the start, and punish opposing mistakes with quick transitions. Inspired by Kick and Rush, the English team is explosive, sometimes risky, but always spectacular.

If your heart is on the side of creation and spectacular play, then Brazil is your playground. Here, technique takes precedence over structure. Each card embodies the magic of dribbling, of the unpredictable pass, of creative risk-taking. In Football Card Game, Seleção is synonymous with offensive freedom, magic tricks, and brilliance. Unpredictable, daring, and spectacular gameplay for players who want to shine as much as they want to win.

Finally, France is presented as a synthesis. Not too offensive, not too defensive, she combines explosiveness, tactical rigor and adaptability. Perfect for players who like to react to the situation, alternate between placed attacks and quick counters, and adapt to each opponent. In Football Card Game, France is the most versatile team: it can do anything, but requires real skills in reading the game.

A fifth nation will soon be revealed...

To these four pillars of the game is added a fifth nation, still kept secret. But fans of Iron defense, of tactical lock, and of Historic soccer may have already guessed who it is. It will be a team resolutely focused on the defensive block, the Catenaccio and surgical counterattacks.

This strategic choice will further enrich the diversity of gameplay offered by our tactical card game inspired by soccer.

A strategic choice, not only symbolic

In Football Card Game, choosing your nation doesn't just determine your colors: it structures the way you build your decks, play your key cards, and imagine your synergies. Each nation is accompanied by a pool of specific cards (players, actions, bonuses, tactics), designed to reinforce its gaming identity.

If you like to take your time, play on precision, and build unstoppable plans, Germany is for you. If you prefer balance of power, suffocating pressing and powerful strikes, England will suit you. Ball artists, those who love improvisation and unexpected dribbling, will naturally find themselves in Brazil. As for the most flexible players, able to adapt in real time, France is an ideal option.

And that's just the beginning: other nations will be joining the game after launch, with their own styles, signature cards, and approaches to the match.

An approach true to the spirit of football

Football Card Game is not just a theme card game. It is a Football TCG designed to capture the tactical richness of the real game. Each nation was designed as a strategic archetype, but with enough nuances to avoid caricatures. We wanted to create a competitive strategy game, where card choices and opponent reading matter as much as reflexes and optimization.

And above all, we believe that the world of football deserves better than a superficial skin: here, each card, each effect, each mechanism has a direct link with the land. From collective pressing to quick counter, from fatigue management to possession game, everything is designed to evoke a real soccer feeling — through deep and balanced gameplay.

And you, what soccer do you want to play?

The real question is this: are you more a tempo master or a balloon artist? Cold strategist or instinctive player? Rigorous collective or flamboyant individualities? Soccer comes in a thousand forms... and Football Card Game invites you to explore them in a competitive and accessible format.

Take your pick. Get your deck ready. And get on the field.

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âšœ Football Card Game: the strategic football card game you've all been waiting for! 🃏

Do you like football? Are you passionate about games? What if we told you that it is now possible to experience the intensity of a match in a mobile trading card game? With Football Card Game, we wanted to create a new gaming experience: a unique soccer card game, where every action, every card, every decision can turn the tide of the match. Whether you are a fan of strategy, deck building, or simply a fan of soccer, this game is made for you. ‍

Guillaume Franc
5/4/2025
1 min

Do you like football? Are you passionate about games? What if we told you that it is now possible to Experience the intensity of a match In a mobile trading card game ?

With Football Card Game, we wanted to create a new gaming experience: a unique football card game, where every action, every card, every decision can turn the tide of the match. Whether you are a fan of strategy, deck building, or simply a fan of soccer, this game is made for you.

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An intense fusion between soccer and card game

Football Card Game is based on a simple idea: to capture the adrenaline of a match and combine it with the strategic wealth of a trading card game (TCG). Each match opposes two players in 1 on 1, in quick games of 5 to 10 minutes. But behind this apparent simplicity lies real tactical depth.

You build your own deck, you compete against other players, you manage your timer, the fatigue of your cards, and you try to score more goals than your opponent. It is a competitive mobile game, designed for fans of football and strategy.

Football is like chess, only there are no dice.

Lukas Podolski

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Accessible, deep, and dynamic gameplay

Football Card Game is based on innovative mechanics, designed to offer a balanced learning curve: easy to learn, difficult to master. Here are the basics:

You are building a 20-card deck, divided into three main categories: players, the Staff, and the special actions. These cards have a variety of effects: they increase attack or defense, apply bonuses or penalties, change the timer, or interfere with opposing cards.

Each player starts the game with a hand of cards, and can do a Mulligan to exchange those that do not suit his initial strategy. Then, in each turn, you play a card, either on offense or defense. Attack (ATK) and defense (DEF) add up, and if your ATK exceeds the opposing DEF by 10 points, you score a goal.

But be careful, every card played Consumes time. And in Football Card Game, time is as valuable a resource as points. The more powerful a card is, the closer it gets you to the end of the match. It is therefore necessary to learn to balance efficiency and economy of play.

Another crucial point: the tiredness. The longer a card stays active, the more its statistics decrease. You must therefore anticipate, make your workforce rotate, and switch cards to maintain a high level of performance. Managing your rotation is just as strategic as playing the right card at the right time.

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An experience designed for fans... and strategists

We designed Football Card Game with a clear vision: to offer one game at a time Fun, strategic, swift, and rooted in the world of football. No official licenses, but a real football atmosphere, cards that evoke the great moments of sport, mechanics inspired by coaching, team management and the tempo of a real match.

Everything is supported by a strong artistic direction, and mechanisms designed in collaboration with game design and football experts. Our objective: to offer a mobile card game capable of seducing fans of deep gameplay as well as the curious looking for a new competitive game.

We believe that every decision should have an impact. And that each part should tell a story.

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Join the match

Football Card Game, it's more than a card game: it's a new way to live out your passion for soccer. On mobile, everywhere, all the time. Build your deck, refine your strategies, and compete against other players to become the ultimate champion.

Ready to hit the field?