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'''''Bloons Card Storm''''' (abbreviated '''''BCS''''') is an upcoming competitive card battling game in the [[Bloons (franchise)|''Bloons'' franchise]]. The game is played with two players competing against each other by taking turns playing cards. On each turn, players can play [[Bloon (BCS)|Bloon]] cards to attack the opponent, [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]] cards to defend against the opponent's Bloons, [[Power (BCS)|Power]] cards to activate beneficial effects and/or disrupt the opponent, or use their [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]]'s abilities, with the objective being to reduce the opposing Hero's health to 0. Many of the game's elements are based on ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', including the aesthetics and many of the Monkeys, Bloons, and Powers.
'''''Bloons Card Storm''''' (abbreviated '''''BCS''''') is an upcoming competitive card battling game in the [[Bloons (franchise)|''Bloons'' franchise]]. The game is played with two players competing against each other by taking turns playing cards. On each turn, players can play [[Bloon (BCS)|Bloon]] cards to attack the opponent, [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]] cards to defend against the opponent's Bloons, [[Power (BCS)|Power]] cards to activate beneficial effects and/or disrupt the opponent, or use their [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]]'s abilities, with the objective being to reduce the opposing Hero's health to 0. Many of the game's elements are based on ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', including the aesthetics and many of the Monkeys, Bloons, and Powers.


On {{timestamp|23 May 2024 22:05 UTC}}, it was announced that an early access build of the Windows release called the '''Firstlook test''' would be distributed to a limited number of applicants on the official Ninja Kiwi Discord server. This build features two Heroes, five preset decks with no support for customization, and two game modes: an offline Adventure mode where the player can battle against bots with specific decks, and an online Duel mode that was only accessible from {{timestamp|4 June 2024 22:00 UTC}} to {{timestamp|7 June 2024 04:00 UTC}}. On {{timestamp|2024-08-06T22:59:42+00:00}}, it was announced that a second early access build for Windows (later expanding to include macOS) called the '''Full Playable test''' would be distributed to all previous applicants and new applicants, and it was released as an update to the previous build with the online mode running from 21 August 2024 to 30 August 2024. This build introduced new cards and a new Hero, deck-building, currencies, and quests, and included balance changes, updated graphics, and changes to the Adventure mode.
On {{timestamp|23 May 2024 22:05 UTC}}, it was announced that an early access build of the Windows release called the '''Firstlook test''' would be distributed to a limited number of applicants on the official Ninja Kiwi Discord server. This build features two Heroes, five preset decks with no support for customization, and two game modes: an offline Adventure mode where the player can battle against bots with specific decks, and an online Duel mode that was only accessible from {{timestamp|4 June 2024 22:00 UTC}} to {{timestamp|7 June 2024 04:00 UTC}}. On {{timestamp|2024-08-06T22:59:42+00:00}}, it was announced that a second early access build for Windows (later amended to include macOS) called the '''Full Playable test''' would be distributed to all previous applicants and new applicants, and it was released as an update to the previous build with the online mode running from 21 August 2024 to 30 August 2024. This build introduced new cards and a new Hero, deck-building, currencies, and quests, and included balance changes, updated graphics, and changes to the Adventure mode.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''Bloons Card Storm'' is a turn-based card game played with two players. At the start of a match, each player draws their starting hand and can redraw a card in their starting hand up to 3 times. The player that goes first starts with 3 cards, while the other player starts with 4 cards and 1 extra Gold. At the start of each turn, the turn player draws one card and gains Gold. Players can have up to 8 cards in their hand and can save up to 20 Gold. The amount of Gold earned at the start of a turn starts at 1 and increases by 1 after each turn, up to a maximum of 10 Gold per turn. On each turn, players can spend Gold to play cards, use their [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]]s to attack the opponent's [[Bloon (BCS)|Bloon]]s, or spend [[Bloontonium]] to use one of their [[Hero]]'s Abilities. At the end of their turn, all of the player's [[Bloon (BCS)|Bloon]]s reduce their turn delay by 1 and attack the opponent's Hero when they reach zero. The player to reduce the opponent's Hero's health to 0 first wins the match.
===Cards===
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Each player has a deck that consists of one Hero and 40 cards. Each player starts with 3 cards and draws one at the start of their turn, unless their hand is full. Cards can only be played during the player's turn. All cards have the following attributes:
Each player has a deck that consists of one Hero and 40 cards. All cards have the following attributes:
*Cost: The amount of Gold that must be spent in order to play the card. Costs range from 0 to 12.
*Cost: The amount of Gold the player has to spend in order to play the card. Costs range from 0 to 12.
*Rarity: Cards can be either Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, or Ultra Rare, which displays a badge at the bottom of the card. This determines how many Tokens are required to craft the card.
*Class: Each type of card has multiple classes. The class determines what kind of Tokens are required to craft the card, but has no effect in matches.
*Rarity: Cards can be either Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, or Ultra Rare. It determines how many Tokens are required to craft the card, but has no effect in matches.


There are three types of cards:
There are three types of cards:

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Bloons Card Storm (abbreviated BCS) is an upcoming competitive card battling game in the Bloons franchise. The game is played with two players competing against each other by taking turns playing cards. On each turn, players can play Bloon cards to attack the opponent, Monkey cards to defend against the opponent's Bloons, Power cards to activate beneficial effects and/or disrupt the opponent, or use their Hero's abilities, with the objective being to reduce the opposing Hero's health to 0. Many of the game's elements are based on Bloons TD 6 and Bloons TD Battles 2, including the aesthetics and many of the Monkeys, Bloons, and Powers.

On 23 May 2024, it was announced that an early access build of the Windows release called the Firstlook test would be distributed to a limited number of applicants on the official Ninja Kiwi Discord server. This build features two Heroes, five preset decks with no support for customization, and two game modes: an offline Adventure mode where the player can battle against bots with specific decks, and an online Duel mode that was only accessible from 4 June 2024 to 7 June 2024. On 6 August 2024, it was announced that a second early access build for Windows (later amended to include macOS) called the Full Playable test would be distributed to all previous applicants and new applicants, and it was released as an update to the previous build with the online mode running from 21 August 2024 to 30 August 2024. This build introduced new cards and a new Hero, deck-building, currencies, and quests, and included balance changes, updated graphics, and changes to the Adventure mode.

Gameplay

Bloons Card Storm is a turn-based card game played with two players. At the start of a match, each player draws their starting hand and can redraw a card in their starting hand up to 3 times. The player that goes first starts with 3 cards, while the other player starts with 4 cards and 1 extra Gold. At the start of each turn, the turn player draws one card and gains Gold. Players can have up to 8 cards in their hand and can save up to 20 Gold. The amount of Gold earned at the start of a turn starts at 1 and increases by 1 after each turn, up to a maximum of 10 Gold per turn. On each turn, players can spend Gold to play cards, use their Monkeys to attack the opponent's Bloons, or spend Bloontonium to use one of their Hero's Abilities. At the end of their turn, all of the player's Bloons reduce their turn delay by 1 and attack the opponent's Hero when they reach zero. The player to reduce the opponent's Hero's health to 0 first wins the match.

Cards

Pin Rarity Crafting cost
Common 300
Uncommon 800
Rare 1,500
Super Rare 3,500
Ultra Rare 10,500

Each player has a deck that consists of one Hero and 40 cards. All cards have the following attributes:

  • Cost: The amount of Gold the player has to spend in order to play the card. Costs range from 0 to 12.
  • Class: Each type of card has multiple classes. The class determines what kind of Tokens are required to craft the card, but has no effect in matches.
  • Rarity: Cards can be either Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, or Ultra Rare. It determines how many Tokens are required to craft the card, but has no effect in matches.

There are three types of cards:

  • Bloons: Bloon cards are the main way of attacking the opponent. They come in three classes: Basic, Advanced, and Large. Each Bloon has a Delay stat that determines how many turns the opponent has to defend and a Health stat that determines both how much damage the Bloon can take and deal. If the turn delay is exhausted, the Bloon attacks the opponent's Hero at the end of the player's turn, dealing as much damage as it has health remaining. Some Bloon cards can be played more than once before being discarded. Playing a Bloon card also generates Bloontonium equal to the card's Gold cost. Bloons can have additional effects, such as giving extra Gold to the player when destroyed. Each player can have up to 8 Bloons queued at a time, and more Bloons cannot be played if the player's side is full.
  • Monkeys: Monkey cards are the main way of defending against Bloons. They come in four classes: Primary, Military, Magic, and Support. Each Monkey has an Attack Power stat that determines how much damage they deal to Bloons, an Ammo stat that determines how many times they can attack before needing to reload, and a Reload stat that determines how many turns it takes to restock their Ammo. Players can spend Ammo to attack their opponent's Bloons at any time during their turn. Monkeys can have additional effects, such as having more attack power when at full Ammo. Each player can have up to 5 Monkeys on their side at a time, and existing Monkeys can be replaced by playing new Monkeys if the player's side is full.
  • Powers: Power cards instantly trigger an effect when played, then are discarded. Some Powers require a target, such as selecting a Monkey or Bloon, while others have no conditions. They come in three classes: Basic, Advanced, and Exotic.

Keywords

Icon Name / description
On Popped
Triggers when Bloon is Popped (by damage or effect). Does not trigger if Bloon hits opposing hero.
Double Attack
Attacks twice.
On Play
Triggers when card is played.
On Destroyed
Triggers when Bloon is Popped (by damage or effect) or when it hits opposing hero.
Defender
Can defend on opponent's turn, has +<amount> damage on opponent's turn
Unique
Can only have one of these types of card
On Damaged
Triggers on losing health from any source
On Turn Start
Triggers at start of turn
Stunned
Monkey can't attack until stun wears off
On Fire
Will take 30 damage at the end of it's turn, before the bloon attacks[sic]

Heroes

Main article: Hero (BCS)

Heroes are characters that each player has during the game at all times. Heroes start with 500 health and come with three Abilities: a Minor Ability that costs a certain amount Bloontonium to play, a Passive Ability that remains active as long as the Hero meets a specific Bloontonium threshold, and a Major Ability that consumes all Bloontonium. Heroes have different Abilities, Bloontonium costs, and maximum Bloontonium. When a Hero loses all their health, the opponent wins.

Storm

Main article: Storm (BCS)

The Storm is a mechanic where extra Bloons are added to the player's queues every few turns. It adds the first Bloon to the side of the player that did not go first, then adds another Bloon to the opposite side on the next turn, then waits a few more turns before appearing again. It can spawn Yellow Bloons, Ceramic Bloons, MOABs, BFBs, and ZOMGs, and it spawns stronger Bloons and/or more Bloons at a time as the game progresses.

Maps

Unlike in the Bloons TD series, all maps have the same layout. Each map is distinguished by having a unique gameplay modifier. The Full Playable build includes six playable maps, five of which use the same background (presumably as a placeholder).

Thumbnail Name / description
Monkey Meadow
Where adventure begins! No special rules.
Dark Castle
Bloons gain +5 Health.
Workshop
Players start with 1 extra card in their opening hand.
High Finance
Players start with 2 additional Gold.
Wasteland
At the start of each turn: Deal 10 damage to the other Hero.
Game Night
Monkeys have +5 Attack Power.

Currencies

  • Monkey Money: Has no functionality in the Full Playable build.

Tokens

Icon Name / description
File:BCS BasicBloonToken.png Basic Bloon Token
Used to craft Basic Bloon cards!
File:BCS AdvancedBloonToken.png Advanced Bloon Token
Used to craft Advanced Bloon cards!
File:BCS LargeBloonToken.png Large Bloon Token
Used to craft Large Bloon cards!
File:BCS BasicPowerToken.png Basic Power Token
Used to craft Basic Power cards!
File:BCS AdvancedPowerToken.png Advanced Power Token
Used to craft Advanced Power cards!
File:BCS ExoticPowerToken.png Exotic Power Token
Used to craft Exotic Power cards!
File:BCS PrimaryToken.png Primary Monkey Token
Used to craft Primary Monkey cards!
File:BCS MilitaryToken.png Military Monkey Token
Used to craft Military Monkey cards!
File:BCS MagicToken.png Magic Monkey Token
Used to craft Magic Monkey cards!
File:BCS SupportToken.png Support Monkey Token
Used to craft Support Monkey cards!

Quests

There are two types of quests: Daily Quests, which reset daily, and Weekly Quests, which reset weekly. Daily Quests reward a certain amount of Monkey Money and 100 Tokens of a random type. Weekly Quests always reward 150 Monkey Money and 300 Tokens of a random type. Each quest type has three slots.

Daily Quests

Type Monkey Money
Win 3 Games 40
Complete 5 Games 30
Play 30 Bloon Cards 30
Play 20 Monkey Cards 30
Play 20 Power Cards 30
Play 12 Basic Bloon Cards 35
Play 10 Advanced Bloon Cards 35
Play 6 Large Bloon Cards 35
Play 5 Primary Monkey Cards 35
Play 5 Magic Monkey Cards 35
Play 5 Support Monkey Cards 35
Play 5 Military Monkey Cards 35
Play 10 Basic Power Cards 35
Play 8 Advanced Power Cards 35
Play 5 Exotic Power Cards 35
Deal 1200 Damage to Opposing Heroes 40
Pop 60 Bloons 40

Weekly Quests

  • Draw 250 Cards
  • Gain 2000 Gold
  • Pop 25 Bloons with Hero Abilities
  • Pop 50 Bloons with Magic Monkeys
  • Pop 50 Bloons with Military Monkeys
  • Pop 50 Bloons with Primary Monkeys
  • Use 1000 Bloontonium
  • Win 5 Games with Gwendolin
  • Win 5 Games with Quincy
  • Win 15 Games

List of cards

Monkeys

Bloons

Powers

Adventure

Tutorial

  • Tutorial 1
  • Tutorial 2
  • Tutorial 3
  • Tutorial 4

Getting Started

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  • Frost Fire (Gwendolin)
  • Spikebyn (Obyn Greenfoot)
  • Druid Of The Dead (Obyn Greenfoot)
  • Late Game Gwen (Gwendolin)
  • Storm of Swarm (Quincy)
  • Double Up (Quincy)

Other features

In the Full Playable build, the main menu lists two options that are inaccessible:

Music

Main article: List of music in BCS
# Title Length
001 Bloons Card Storm Title 4:23
002 Clásico 4:38
003 Bloontonium Bossa Nova 4:31
004 Doubloons 4:58
005 A Bloons Tango 2:57
006 Shimmering Decks 3:09
007 Build Play Win 4:22
008 High Bloon 0:34

Development

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Firstlook test

The Firstlook test included 35 cards, two Heroes, four maps, five preset decks with no deck-building functionality whatsoever, and eight Adventure stages.

Decks

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  • Quincy Starter
  • Gwen Starter
  • Quincy Aggressive
  • Gwen Control
  • Quincy Control

Adventure

Tutorial
  • Tutorial 1
  • Tutorial 2
  • Tutorial 3
Getting Started
  • Fight against Quincy (AI opponent uses Quincy Starter)
  • Fight against Gwen (AI opponent uses Gwen Starter)
  • Quincy gets Aggressive (AI opponent uses Quincy Aggressive)
  • Gwen is Controlling (AI opponent uses Gwen Control)
  • Quincy, son of Quincy (AI opponent uses Quincy Control)
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References

  1.  (Wed, 19 Jun 2024) "BCS - First Look AMA: Part 2/2". Reddit. Retrieved Thu, 22 Aug 2024.