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Boundless Merit

A casual idle game with a Buddhist theme. Click to strike the wooden fish, earn merit points, and unlock 12 zodiac and 6 mythical beast wooden fish with matching hammers. Features 36 achievements and bilingual support.

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WH
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WH
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June 24, 2026
38 days ago
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About the Game

### Overview

A casual idle game with a Buddhist theme. Click to strike the wooden fish, earn merit points, and unlock 12 zodiac and 6 mythical beast wooden fish with matching hammers. Features 36 achievements and bilingual support.

### Short Description

Strike the wooden fish, accumulate merit. A Zen idle game where you experience the Buddhist path through clicking, unlock 36 achievements, and collect 18 unique wooden fish and hammers.

### Detailed Description

**Merit Accumulation** is a Zen Buddhist-themed idle game. Players strike the wooden fish to earn merit points, which can be used to unlock various exquisite wooden fish and hammers, as well as achieve diverse achievements.

The game incorporates elements of traditional Chinese culture, integrating the twelve zodiac signs and mythical beasts into the wooden fish designs, allowing players to experience the charm of Chinese culture while relaxing.

### Game Features

📱 **Easy Idle Farming** - Support for background idle mode, allowing continuous merit accumulation even when away from the game

🏆 **36 Achievements** - Rich achievement system, from "Newcomer to Buddhism" to "Saint of Merit," documenting your spiritual journey

🎨 **18 Collectibles** - Unlock various wooden fish and hammers, including the twelve zodiac series and mythical beasts like Qilin, Phoenix, and Pixiu

💾 **Cloud Save** - Steam Cloud save support, continuing your journey anytime, anywhere

### How to Play

1. **Strike the Wooden Fish** - Click the wooden fish to strike and earn merit points

2. **Accumulate Merit** - Earn point rewards when merit reaches certain thresholds

3. **Use Points** - Spend points to unlock new wooden fish and hammers

4. **Complete Achievements** - Complete achievement tasks to unlock more collectibles

5. **Idle Farming** - Enable idle mode for automatic merit accumulation even when away

### Achievement Overview

The game features 36 carefully designed achievements:

- **Merit Accumulation** (10): Newcomer → Saint of Merit

- **Strike Count** (10): Novice → Persistence

- **Zodiac Collection** (12): Short-sighted → Smooth Journey

- **Special Rewards** (4): Golden Fish, Qilin Blessing, Phoenix Rebirth, Pixiu Fortune

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