Cyberpunk Trading Card Game: 5 Reasons to Jack In (and 5 to Stay Offline)

The Cyberpunk Trading Card Game is absolutely exploding on Kickstarter — already pulling in over $12 million in funding. But hype alone doesn’t mean you should back it. In this episode of Should You Back?, I break down five reasons you SHOULD consider backing the Cyberpunk TCG… and five reasons you might want to skip it. From its unique Street Cred tug-of-war gameplay and strong thematic ties to Night City, to concerns about price, gameplay depth, and long-term community support, this video is all about helping you decide if this is worth your money. Is this the next big trading card game… or just another crowdfunded TCG that fades away? Let’s break it down. 🎯 What This Video Covers ✔️ How the Cyberpunk TCG actually plays ✔️ The unique Street Cred victory system and tug-of-war gameplay ✔️ The Legends system and how it shapes deck identity ✔️ Why the campaign is exploding in funding ✔️ Major concerns: high pricing, gameplay depth, and speculation tiers ✔️ The biggest risk for any new TCG — finding people to actually play with ✔️ My final recommendation for gamers vs collectors 🔗 Learn More About the Game 📌 BoardGameGeek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463317/cyberpunk-trading-card-game 📌 Kickstarter Campaign: (Insert campaign link here) 💬 Join the Conversation Are you backing the Cyberpunk Trading Card Game — or skipping it? Are you interested as a player, a collector, or someone speculating on the next big TCG? Drop your thoughts in the comments. I read every one. 📌 Timestamps 00:00 – What Is the Cyberpunk Trading Card Game? 01:09 – How the Game Works (Street Cred & Core Mechanics) 02:31 – Campaign Pledge Tiers Overview 04:20 – Reason #1 to Back: Unique “Gigs” Tug-of-War Mechanic 04:46 – Reason #2 to Back: No AI Artwork 05:19 – Reason #3 to Back: Print-on-Demand Anti-Scalping Model 05:59 – Reason #4 to Back: Legends Deck Identity System 07:00 – Reason #5 to Back: Massive IP & Expansion Roadmap 07:54 – Reason #1 to Skip: Extremely High Booster Prices 08:39 – Reason #2 to Skip: Gameplay May Be Too Simple 09:21 – Reason #3 to Skip: Whale-Focused Pledge Structure 10:09 – Reason #4 to Skip: Will Anyone Actually Play It? 11:00 – Reason #5 to Skip: First-Time Publisher Risk 11:54 – Gamers vs Collectors: Who Should Consider Backing 15:09 – Final Verdict: Should You Back It?