CARTEL
One move per day.
Enter the digital underworld where strategy meets survival.
Trust no one. Control everything.
Explore the Ciudad Grid
The 7×7 game board is the heart of the conflict. Each district provides a unique strategic advantage. Hover over a cell to learn its secrets.
Strategic Layout Features:
Master the Art of War
Strategic depth, resource management, and cunning actions are your keys to dominating the Cartel.
Core Resources
Balance four key resources:
Influence (IP)
Action currency, +1 daily.
Assets
Wealth for power plays.
Trust
Social HP, vital for survival.
Heat
Police attention, manage wisely.
Daily Actions
Execute one strategic action per day. Choose wisely. (Costs are IP unless stated)
Move
1 IP
Buy
1 IP
Attack
1 IP
Secure
1 IP
Propaganda
1 IP
Betray
Free
District Intel
Control key territories for tactical advantages. Each district type offers unique passive abilities.
Police & Heat
High Heat (≥7) triggers Police Sweep: IP loss, forced move to HQ, Heat reset to 3.
Council of the Dead
Eliminated? Join the Council. Influence via Expose, Haunt, Blessing, Twist News.
Victory Paths
Cycle (30 Turns): Highest Score (Assets + Trust - Heat). Sudden Death: Last one with Trust > 0.
Turf War Strategy Redefined
Cartel blends tactical positioning, resource management, and social manipulation in a persistent online game world where every move counts.
Persistent World
The 7×7 grid is a living battlefield. Your decisions echo across the 30-day cycle, shaping a unique narrative of conflict and conquest.
Alliances & Betrayal
Forge fragile alliances (max 3 players) for mutual gain. But remember, in Cartel, trust is a currency, and betrayal is often the masterstroke.
Council of the Dead
Elimination isn't the end. Join the Council, haunt your rivals, and influence the living. Even in death, your game continues.
The Cartel Rulebook
Knowledge is power. Familiarize yourself with the complete laws of this unforgiving city.
READY TO RULE?
The city awaits its new kingpin.
Join the waitlist to enter the grid.
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