Runes & Rivets

Runes & Rivets is a steampunk magitech deckbuilding card game where you run a workshop for 20 turns—turning scrap, gears, and mana into high-value creations. Build a lean production engine, pull off satisfying craft chains, and cash out at the perfect moment. Hire sharp-eyed Appraisers, ruthless Fences, and tireless Factory Supervisors. Sign contracts, fire up strange devices, and carve runes into your finest goods to squeeze every last coin from the market. Every turn is a brisk loop of Action → Sell → Buy: - Play a card to generate resources, draw more, or unlock powerful effects - Craft products—then engrave them for massive value spikes - Sell your goods for gold (and stack juicy bonuses) - Buy new process, device, contract, and character cards to refine your deck The goal? End the 20th turn with a workshop legend’s score: mountains of gold, tons of sales, and the most valuable masterpiece you’ve ever forged. Key Features - Workshop-style deckbuilding: build a reliable engine, trim weak cards, and chase explosive combos - Steampunk + magic crafting: gears and metal meet mana and runes - Smart economy play: decide when to invest, when to craft, and when to sell big - Card-driven roles & upgrades: characters, contracts, facilities, rituals, and devices all shape your strategy - Replayable runs: market options and draw order keep every run fresh Sharpen your tools, stoke the boilers, and light the runes— your workshop is open for business.