Ming & Qing

"Ming & Qing" is unique and engaging card game where players immerse themselves in the world of oriental hand fans. The game is designed for 2 to 4 players and centers around combining materials, such as wood, silk, and ivory, to create "slices" of these oriental fans.

The goal of the game is to accumulate the most points by creating the most valuable fan. Each fan requires five slices, and the value of each slice depends on the rarity of the material used to create it. For example, a slice made from ivory is worth more points than one made from wood.

"Ming & Qing" was inspired by a visit to the Fundação do Oriente in Lisbon, where an exhibition on oriental fans sparked the idea for this unique and engaging card game. Get ready to test your strategy as you create your own folding fan and compete for the most points!

  

Main features

• Strategic gameplay: Ming & Qing is a game that requires players to think strategically in order to collect the materials and exchange them for fan slices that will earn them the most points.
• Easy to learn: Despite its strategic depth, Ming & Qing is a game that is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by players of all ages.
• Playtime: Each game takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, making it a perfect option for a quick game night.
• Unique theme: The game is inspired by oriental fans and the materials used to create them, giving it a unique and interesting theme.
• Combination of luck and skill: While luck plays a role in the game with the drawing of cards, skillful play and strategic decision-making are crucial to winning.
• Replayability: With each game being different depending on the cards drawn and the players' strategies, Ming & Qing has high replayability and can be enjoyed multiple times.

  

Some interesting facts 

• The game was named after the Ming and Qing dynasties of China, which are widely regarded as the golden age of Chinese art and culture. These dynasties saw the flourishing of many traditional arts, including the creation of exquisite folding fans.
• The game's mechanics were inspired by the materials used in traditional Chinese fan-making. The three main materials featured in the game - wood, silk, and ivory - were all commonly used to create folding fans during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
• In addition to its engaging gameplay and stunning artwork, "Ming & Qing" also provides players with a unique opportunity to learn about traditional oriental culture and history.

The Studio

Ming & Qing® was developed by LoadingStudios® for a academic project where the challenge was creating a physical card game in a week.

Credits

Daniel Penão (@danielkpenao) 

Diana Pereira (@moonaceakadiana)

Vasco Oliveira (@vasco.olive)