JAMA POKER
JAMA POKER is a strategic deck-building card game. During each match, you can discover and arrange JAMA cards, and elevate your gameplay by mastering the unique interplay of the five elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—where each element generates or counters another.
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JAMA POKER is a strategic deck-building card game inspired by the traditional Jiama culture of the Bai and Han ethnic groups in Weishan, Dali, Yunnan. It integrates traditional Chinese cultural elements such as the five elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—along with the Eight Trigrams of the I Ching.
During gameplay, you can discover and arrange JAMA cards to turn the tide of the match.
Moreover, you can take your gameplay to the next level by mastering the unique interplay of the five elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—where each element generates or counters another.
There are also special playing cards designed with Chinese oracle bone script/bronze script.
Collect & Discover: Expand your JAMA collection with every match, unlock new cards, and explore the myriad of ancient Chinese mythology.
Data-Driven Strategy: The stats system reveals your best decks and most frequently used Jiama cards, letting data guide your strategy.
Artisanal Aesthetics: Immerse yourself in a beautifully illustrated interface featuring golden-thread textures, stunning traditional Yunnan minority costumes, and woodblock-print-style Jiama art—every element is hand-painted with care.
