Design Learning, Card by Card.
The one-stop-shop for educators and students ready to transform lessons into engaging Trading Card Games using the EduTCG Google Gem (AI Assitant).
Start Building Your TCGThe EduTCG Blueprint
Everything you need to conceptualize, design, and implement your educational TCG.
1. Concept & Learning Goals
Define the core subject matter (Math, History, Science) and the specific learning outcomes the game must achieve.
Read Guide2. Using the EduTCG Gem
Leverage our Google Gem to auto-generate card templates, flavor text, and initial mechanics based on your curriculum.
Access the Gem3. Mechanics & Ruleset
Develop balanced rules. How do students interact? What counts as a 'win' in terms of knowledge application?
Rulebook Templates4. Playtesting & Iteration
The most important step! Get students playing, gather feedback, and refine the game until the learning sticks.
Best PracticesThe Value of Gamified Learning
Evidence-based research links that demonstrate the profound impact of card games in fostering motivation, critical thinking, and retention.
Motivation & Engagement
Study on how competitive, structured play increases student attendance and participation in complex topics.
View Abstract & PDF →Cognitive Load Reduction
Paper exploring how game mechanics simplify complex procedural knowledge, aiding memory and application.
View Abstract & PDF →Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Research focusing on cooperation, strategic communication, and sportsmanship developed through TCG play.
View Abstract & PDF →Join the Global TCG Community
Connect with other educators, share your designs, and draw inspiration from the best card games in the world.
The EduTCG Discord
The central hub for support, resource sharing, and collaboration. Get live feedback on your card designs and ask questions about the Google Gem.
Join Our Server NowInspiration from Popular TCGs
Analyze the mechanics, aesthetics, and economic systems of successful TCGs to inform your own design.