AWS BuilderCards, 2nd Edition, is a fun and educational deckbuilding card game, designed to teach how different AWS services work together to build well-architected workloads.
Welcome, Builder!
This is your first day as a freshly hired IT architect! Your task: Build up a team and create lots of shiny, innovative and most importantly, cloud, native applications! But wait, there's still the on-premises infrastructure you have to deal with... Use your resources wisely, acquire more AWS Services each turn, build Architectures and claim the Well-Architected points as long as they're still available!
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Play your deck like you draw your AWS Architecture diagrams
AWS BuilderCards highlights AWS Service interactions, by granting additional buffs for applying combinations!
Made to fit into your work schedule
As IT professionals, we understand the demands of your work environment. Time is precious, and finding opportunities to connect with colleagues and unwind can be a challenge. Keeping that in mind, we designed AWS BuilderCards to last 30 minutes or less. By strategically selecting and combining various AWS service cards, you'll learn how to architect robust and scalable solutions, all while engaging in friendly competition and fostering camaraderie among your team. Extend your knowledge about AWS, connect with your coworkers, and recharge during your workday.
Strengthen social bonds with your coworkers
AWS BuilderCards can also be used to facilitate team-building activities and social events. Why not incorporate the game into your next offsite meeting or team retreat? Whether you're a seasoned AWS veteran or just beginning your cloud journey, "AWS BuilderCards" offers a refreshing and educational experience tailored to the unique needs of the IT industry. By sharing laughs, strategizing together, and engaging in friendly competition, you'll forge new connections and deepen existing ones.
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FAQ
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Where can I get AWS BuilderCards?
If you are looking for a single copy, you can get AWS BuilderCards at selected AWS events.
We are very close to making the game available more broadly.
If you want to play AWS BuilderCards as a part of an internal company or community event (>30 attendees), please contact your AWS representative or drop us an email at [email protected].
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Why is there a QR code on each cards?
The QR code points to the website of the AWS content represented on the card. If you hold a service card in your hand that you want to learn more about, simply scan the card and start reading. The QR code contains the same URL that is printed on the bottom of the cards.
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Why doesn’t the game feature 200+ AWS Services?
The base game, AWS BuilderCards, covers core services common in many workloads. To give our customers the opportunity to play and build with additional services, we are actively developing games expansions and booster packs.
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Why are no rules included?
With the second Edition, we are providing a short manual on one of the cards. Still, we’re constantly improving the game balance and accessibility of AWS BuilderCards. This is why we are deliberately going with an online-first approach. To learn how to play, you can watch the video and download the latest rules here. You may also download and print game mats – a convenient way for new players to learn the game. The play mats for the 2nd Edition also contain game instructions.
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Do I need AWS skills to play the game?
You can play without any existing AWS knowledge or skills. It is recommended to be at least 12 years old in order to play. However, it’s really fun when AWS Architects play and discuss!
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Can I download the cards as pdf and print my own game?
As AWS BuilderCards, 2nd Edition features various game add-ons and colectible cards, it is important for us that all cards are consistent in size, material and color. Therefore we can’t provide the cards for self-print.
Disclaimer:
AWS BuilderCards are for entertainment purpuses only.
AWS Services may have additional capabilities from what is illustrated in cards or game mechanics.
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