The Goblin King gets a rules box.
CJ and I had gotten bored of Pokémon Snap. He asked if I wanted to go to the game store for more Magic cards.
Four Jacks.
One very big
problem.
A creature battle with ordinary playing cards. Build with gems, keep an Ace in reserve, and see what your friend does with the same forty cards.
With a friend or a bot. In your browser.
A standard deck. An unfair amount of strategy.
Two players · Twenty health eachYour next opponent
is an invite away.
Choose Play Online, create a game, and send your friend the invite link. Games also appear in the public lobby.
Or play a bot while you learn. Both decks contain the same cards; the shuffle gives each of you a different hand.
Open the game
A Jack looks ready
to fight.
Number cards supply energy.
Face cards enter the battle.
Tap a gem for energy.
Twos through sevens are gems. Play up to one during your turn. Tap it for one energy of its color, or tap and sacrifice it for its rank’s ability.
2 & 3 Fireball4 & 5 Mine6 & 7 Draw
Jacks, Queens and Kings are creatures.
Summon creatures with energy of their color. Attack, block, and build your position. Aces can arrive as surprise creatures or be played as spells.
Meet the creatures in the rules
A straight has to be one color.
Tap three untapped, consecutive gems of the same color to gain one life. Four let you draw, then discard. Five return a creature; six take control of one. Those last two also cost a gem from the straight.
Give your Jack a fighting chance.
Two gems of the same rank and color can equip to a creature for +1/+1. This pair of red fours turns a 1/1 Jack into a 2/2 until your next untap step.
And that’s just your opening hand. There are counters, sacrifices, royal charges…
Read the full rulesThe Table
Stories from the people who made Superjack, and a closer look at the cards on the table.
All the stories
Is that Queen worth a gem?
One gem for a creature that cost four energy looks like a good trade. Then you need that gem next turn.
The same game.
Three illustrated courts.
All available to play online.
Physical editions: ask about availability.
Look inside Festival
Italian folk-print figures, bright stencil colors and double-ended courts.
Look inside Painted Court
Expressive painted courtiers and botanical ornament on warm paper.
Look inside Gilded Oracle
Celestial courts, lapis skies and illustrated gold.
Take a closer look at the artwork.
Play these art editions online now. Ask us about physical availability.
Make room for the rematch.
Matching playmats give your cards a home and keep a straight reference close at hand. Ask us about availability for your table or store.
We played Magic
at lunch.
In seventh and eighth grade, we played in the school library and the back of Ms. Geiger’s classroom. Eric was part of that group. Years later, he would be the friend I made Superjack with.
We spent years making games with ordinary playing cards, then started asking how the creature battles we loved could fit into a deck. Superjack took shape one game, argument and rule change at a time.
Read how Superjack beganPlay at the table,
with two ordinary decks.
01
Bring two decks.
One ordinary deck per player. Set aside the 8s, 9s, 10s, and jokers. You each have the same forty cards.
02
Start on equal footing.
Twenty health each. Shuffle, draw five cards, and choose the first player at random.
03
Find your first favorite move.
Learn the rules together, build your first army, and see what your cards can do.
Open the official rulesA home at your local game store.
Run a demo, start a club, or bring something new to your regular table. Superjack starts with cards people already know and gives them a reason to stay.
A few good
questions.
Do I need an official Superjack deck?
No. You need one standard deck per player. Remove the 8s, 9s, 10s, and any jokers to make each 40-card deck. Official decks give the game its own artwork and card reminders; everyone plays by the same rules.
Is this a deck-building or collectible game?
Everyone begins with an identical set of cards. There are no boosters or rare cards to chase. Your decisions and the shuffle make each game different.
Will I like it if I play chess, poker, or Magic?
If you enjoy planning ahead, making the most of your hand, and finding a clever response, there’s a lot here to explore. Superjack combines creature combat with familiar pairs, straights, and suits. Try it free in your browser or bring two decks to your table.
Can I use a Briscola or Spanish deck?
Many traditional 40-card Italian and Spanish decks have a compatible rank structure. You’ll need to agree on a mapping for their suits, the two game colors, and their court cards. Not every regional pack is the same; a standard French-suited deck is the simplest way to follow the official rules directly.
How can I get one of the new decks?
Explore Festival, Painted Court, and Gilded Oracle in the card galleries. You can play all three art editions online today. For a physical deck, tell us which edition you love and how many you have in mind; we’ll help with availability and ordering.
Can I share an idea or bring it to my store?
Please do. Superjack is what it is because people played it, loved it, and told us what they thought. Use the feedback button to share a suggestion or ask about decks and demos. For a reply, include your email or phone number.