Marvel Snap officially launched in October 2022, bringing another card battler to the mobile and PC market.

So what makes the Marvel Snap card game such a massive hit?

Here’s a look at a few factors that contributed to its success.

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But what characteristics of Marvel Snap have made it so successful?

Cards each have a power score, with some equipped with special abilities.

You win a location when your cards at that location have more power than your opponents'.

marvel snap tutorial

This simple learning process means casual players can easily get into the game without much time investment.

X-Men characters feature prominently, along with lesser-known comic fan favorites.

This makes unlocking and upgrading cards feel fun and more rewarding.

ultra jessica jones card in marvel snap

The cards in Marvel Snap also have cosmetic upgrades which call back to traditional rare collectible cards.

These upgrades include a 3D picture, shiny logo, and other visual enhancements.

Marvel Snap has taken the appeal of physical collectible cards and translated some of this into a digital format.

epic cosmo variant card

While there’s no leaderboard, you are able to progress through various ranks.

legendary hulk variant card in marvel snap