# ✨ Cards Variables

The collectible cards in Checkmate come with unique variables that add depth to your strategy and personalization options. You can collect, upgrade, and utilize these cards to enhance your gaming experience, making each Arcade Mode session not only a test of skill but also a showcase of tactical card management.

<table><thead><tr><th width="192.33333333333331" align="center">Variables</th><th align="center">Description</th><th align="center">Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Name</td><td align="center">The card name</td><td align="center">Alpha</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Collection</td><td align="center">To name of the collection the card belongs to </td><td align="center">Alpha Launch</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Rarity</td><td align="center">The card rarity </td><td align="center">Epic</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Shards needed</td><td align="center">How many shards are needed to obtain the card</td><td align="center">56/100</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Quality</td><td align="center">The current level. Uprgadable with “Fusing”</td><td align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Colors</td><td align="center">Color variations available for the card</td><td align="center">6</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Price</td><td align="center">The card price will be displayed if the card is made available in the shop.</td><td align="center">c100</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Artist</td><td align="center">Creator of the card</td><td align="center">Rodrigio Lorenzo</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Mint</td><td align="center"># of the card issued</td><td align="center">#1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Global Count</td><td align="center">Total number of cards in circulation</td><td align="center">1000</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Release Date</td><td align="center">Year and season of the card release</td><td align="center">S12024</td></tr><tr><td align="center">ID</td><td align="center">Unique ID of the card</td><td align="center">CMAE00001</td></tr><tr><td align="center">DRM</td><td align="center">Whether digital certificate or minted on Blockchain</td><td align="center">ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Provenance</td><td align="center">Timeline of the card ownership</td><td align="center">April 7, 204</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Fuse</td><td align="center">Information on whether the card has been fused</td><td align="center">⚡</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Convert to Credits</td><td align="center">How many credits the card is worth if burned</td><td align="center">200,000</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Royalty </td><td align="center">Royalty Fee payable </td><td align="center">10%</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Reward</td><td align="center">What reward the card unlocks [XP, Token, Credits etc]</td><td align="center">5000 Credits</td></tr><tr><td align="center">More Info</td><td align="center">Message from Artist or other info</td><td align="center">….</td></tr></tbody></table>


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