Xeko
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| Xeko | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Amy Tucker |
| Publisher | Matter Group |
| Players | 2 |
| Age range | 8 + |
| Setup time | 1–5 minutes |
| Playing time | 15 minutes |
| Random chance | Some |
| Skills required | Strategy Counting |
Xeko is a collectible card game revolving around endangered species. Launched on Earthday 2006 It won the Creative Child Magazine 2006 Toy of the Year Award[1] and The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval [2] in its first year. Three "Mission" sets have been released, Mission: Costa Rica and Mission: Madagascar, based on biodiversity hotspots were released first. The next set, Mission: Indonesia, was released on September 1, 2007. Thirty four missions in total are planned over the coming years.
Xeko was designed by Amy Tucker, a Seattle-based game designer. "Xeko is dedicated to a bright green future and preserving some of our planet's greatest riches"[3].
In addition to attempting to raise awareness using the game itself, Matter Group (the company that produces Xeko) has the following programs and processes in place:
- Xeko's Green Stars Program accepts recycled booster pack wrappers in exchange for points in Club Xeko.
- 4% of Xeko Game net sales are donated to Conservation International.
- All Xeko game materials and packaging are made with recycled and recyclable materials.
- Only soy-based inks that are kinder to the environment are used in production.
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[edit] Artwork
As with many trading card games, the card art is drawn by a variety of different artists with different styles. Some of the card artists include Michel Gagne, Travis Kotzebue, BJ Nartker and 15 other talented individuals. 4 limited print sketch cards are also available and can only be obtained in Starter Decks.
[edit] Card types
The following four types of cards are featured in the game:
- Species - A species card can be any type of animal, insect, or plant.
- Boost - A boost card is an instant energy modifier used during turf wars.
- Xeko - A Xeko card is an environment modifier that can affect any aspect of the game.
- Hotspot - A hotspot card is only used as a building block to start the game.
