THE INDEPENDENT TCG COMPANIONThe 1.0 field guide
THE FIELD GUIDE

Less searching.
More shopkeeping.

Practical answers for TCG Card Shop Simulator, from your first delivery to your next Tetramon duel.

12 guides · Source-reviewed September 16, 2026

Shop management

Your first shop, without the guesswork

Build a practical first-day routine in TCG Card Shop Simulator: stock, pricing, checkout, collecting and a route to the level 7 Workbench.

5 min read
Tetramon

From shopkeeper to Duel Master

Learn how to start a Tetramon duel, find the Workbench rulebook, understand the basic rules and prepare a 50-card deck for TCG Simulator 1.0.

6 min read
Tetramon

Unlock your next chapter at level 7

Find the level 7 Workbench unlock, the Tetramon rulebook and deck editing in TCG Card Shop Simulator 1.0. Learn what to check when a feature is missing.

4 min read
Tetramon

Join the event you are hosting

Understand hosting versus entering a tournament in TCG Card Shop Simulator 1.0, prepare a deck and avoid unsupported tournament-reward claims.

4 min read
Shop management

Know your margin before you restock

Understand markup, margin and operating costs in TCG Shop Simulator. Use a transparent calculator instead of unverified perfect-price claims.

5 min read
Shop management

Build around the work you actually do

Plan a practical TCG Shop Simulator layout around stock, checkout and play tables. A repeatable workflow without invented best-layout bonuses.

4 min read
Collection

Collect with a plan, not a guess

Separate card collecting, deck building and pack-opening decisions in TCG Simulator. Learn how to record missing cards without relying on invented drop rates.

4 min read
Collection

Meet the new Ascension expansion

What the official TCG Card Shop Simulator 1.0 update confirms about Ascension packs, 1,452 new collectible cards and checking current card data.

4 min read
Game help

Official modes, without the confusion

Check the official TCG Card Shop Simulator 1.0 multiplayer answer, distinguish NPC duels from modded co-op and understand cross-save limitations.

3 min read
Game help

Keep your shop’s progress safe

Understand the official 0.70-to-1.0 save carryover answer, distinguish backups from cross-save and prepare safely before changing mods.

3 min read
Game help

Check your PC before you open shop

Read the official Steam minimum and recommended PC specifications for TCG Card Shop Simulator, with a practical compatibility checklist.

3 min read
Updates

A new reason to take a seat at the table

Navigate TCG Simulator 1.0: playable Tetramon duels, Workbench deck editing, Ascension cards, entering tournaments and save-transfer answers.

4 min read

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