Some cards just look cool. Others can flip the entire nature of the game. One card taunts the rest of the hand in ArcadeColony’s StakeHouseDen. It is called the King card. If you noticed a player suddenly dart forward, take pole in the race for rewards or flex something rare within their collection, if they’ve truly accelerated at the pace they have, it’ll probably be this card they’re clutching.
I’ve made an effort to dip my toe into that Web3 gaming world. It’s wacky and random and sometimes frustrating but figuring out what truly gives you an edge is still a thrill every time. That’s when I saw the King....
So what’s all the fuss about?
First off, this card is anything but an everyday collectible. It's the highest rank in the StakeHouseDen's ecosystem. That means it will earn you more when you stake it, give you more rewards while you are playing with it, and sometimes, even provide you with some special power-ups that only a small number of players will get to employ. Consider it privileged access on a game that rewards cunning tactics.
This card is great while Staking. So when you lock it in to the system, you get more of an assumed return than just regular cards can provide. You earn more, faster. And there are more boosters still attached. Once in a while, that even earns you a better position in one of its time-limited events, or future collect-athons that the platform decides to organize. It is like having a key that can be used in more than one lock.
You’ve got to work for this card. It does not, after all, just sit in the shop there for anyone to pick up. The King is typically in limited drops/event packs. One way to get it is in Lady Luck packs. They are mystery packs and rare King cards can be found in them. Or you could browse the secondary market of StakeHouseDen. There, some other players sell or trade their King cards occasionally. But be careful. Also, always check the card's rank and features beforehand before you start getting the tokens blown out of you. Some are stronger than others.
But the happiness is not just from the possession of the card. Where the real magic is…using strategically inside the StakeHouseDen market. For example'if you play the King card 'you can create an opportunity to dominate the leaderboard'that you wont get using the normal card. You get a bump in your weekly standing, and you start to climb the ladder. It also increases the payout of any other cards that are staked next to it. It creates a network effect that compounds the total output. So it’s like to some extent, not only the King rules alone, but the whole team lifts.
And it does not just boil down to a numbers game. This card grants status of a sort. Once other people spot it from your collection, they know you’re serious. It signals that you are savvy about what you’re doing and didn’t invest like an idiot. In the world of Web3 games, it matters.
However, some people are wondering if this card is even worth pursuing. (Edited my answer is easy… If you are a current member of the ArcadeColony universe, and you PLAN to stay, yes. Not only is it a cool flex, but it’s also a tool. And a tool like this can give you a leg up the next time a new challenge comes along.
So whether you’re a new wizard out there, or hell, grinding the ladder yourself, we recommend keeping an eye out for the King card. Play smart. Build wisely. And, in the best-case scenario, replace you at the top.
Have you got your King yet? Or are you still searching for the right chance?