Elements of 5x5
Cards
The main objective of any TCG is the collecting and trading of cards to complete a deck. A deck is ‘mastered’ once you collect all the cards from that deck. The number of cards needed to complete a deck vary between TCGs.There are currently seven types of cards available for collection on 5x5:
1. CD & DVD – featuring images from CD covers and booklets
2. Magazine – featuring images from popular magazine photoshoots
3. Photobook – featuring images from official concert photobooks and calendars
4. PV – featuring images from Arashi’s promotional videos
5. Solo – featuring images from various sources
6. Drama & Movies – featuring images from drama and movies starring Arashi members
7. Special – featuring themed images and can only be traded for other special cards
Here are some examples of the card decks available on 5x5:
Photos
The idea for shop photos is derived from the idol photos available for purchase from official Johnny’s Entertainment shops. The digital version of these shiny goods come from Aku, owner of the fabulous Countdown! TCG.Photos are NOT for trade!
There are currently two types of photos available for collection on 5x5:
1. Limited Edition – created from particular sets of images and have a number listed on the bottom right hand corner. Each limited edition photo can only be distributed once. That means that if a member receives a limited edition photo, it is removed from the shelf and be made unavailable to other traders.
2. Normal – created from various image sources. Normal photos are not numbered and will stay available for collection.
Here are some examples of the photos available on 5x5:
Tokens
As well as earning cards from games, you will also get the chance to earn tokens! Tokens cannot be traded between members.There are currently 13 types of tokens available on 5x5. They are all listed below:
The idea for the tokens is modelled off the hiragana featured on Sepia's wonderful Pretty Voice TCG. Tokens can be traded in for choice cards!
Card Type Tokens – collect 10 of one type and receive one choice and two random cards of that type in exchange.
Example:
= 1 choice PV card + 2 random PV cards!
Member Name Tokens – collect 15 of one member name and receive a choice card and two random cards featuring that Arashi member in exchange.
Example:
= 1 choice JUN card + 2 random JUN cards!
Wildcard Token - this token can be used in place of any card type or alphabet token.
Example:
= 1 choice SOLO card + 2 random SOLO cards!
= 1 choice SHO card + 2 random SHO cards!
Arashi Token – the rarest token available on 5x5. This type of token will not be circulating in games rewards. At the moment, the only way to earn an Arashi token is from birthday gifts and freebies when we're celebrating special TCG milestones. ^_^
Example:
Arashi tokens can be traded in for two choice normal cards or one choice special card or one limited edition photo!
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