In Marvel Snap, fans will assemble their Marvel dream team from a massive roster of heroes and villains, collect endless card art variants, and experience super-charged collectible card game (CCG) plays. And there's no waiting around in Marvel Snap-- every match lasts an average of three action-packed minutes. Marvel Snap is a free-to-play title that will launch later this year on mobile and PC.

Marvel Snap is an insanely fun card battler developed by Second Dinner, a new studio founded by veteran game developers and pioneers in the collectible card game genre, created in collaboration with Marvel Entertainment.

Featuring 150+ iconic Marvel characters, Marvel Snap brings together stunning art from Marvel's rich 80 year history with beautiful, brand new original illustrations to deliver hundreds of collectible art pieces in an intense player vs. player (PVP) fast-paced CCG. Marvel Snap introduces a new way to compete for the highest ranks, allowing players to "SNAP" to raise the stakes and double down. The mind games and bluffing inherent in this innovative mechanic create a game that is truly impossible to master.

Marvel Snap will incorporate more than 150 unique cards at launch, each with multiple variations. Also, with access to the entire Marvel multiverse, and a steady stream of new cards and art variants being added regularly, the permutations of any fan's collection will be virtually limitless. Each match will feature three random locations with game-changing effects, ensuring players need to be ready for anything. And with over 50 locations in the game, players will never play the same game twice.

Second Dinner just announced the MARVEL SNAP: Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series, a global tournament kicking off August 9. Created by the community, for the community, this series takes competitive SNAP to the next level.

Built for players of all levels and playstyles, the Golden Gauntlet Series aims to celebrate the creativity, competitiveness, and passion of the SNAP community through a fully open, online, and free-to-enter format. Tournaments will be broadcast live across Twitch and YouTube.

The series will unfold across three regional “Open Qualifier” tournaments, culminating in a global Golden Gauntlet Worlds event in November. Whether you’re a content creator, casual competitor, or someone who just loves brewing off-meta decks, the Golden Gauntlet offers a welcoming stage to test your skills and connect with the broader community. Anyone can tune in and follow the action live on MARVEL SNAP’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, where matches will be streamed throughout the series.

“This is our chance to empower our community and give back to the fans and creators that have supported us for years. The tournament series is about giving players the space and spotlight to celebrate the game they love,” said Aland Failde, SVP of Marketing at Second Dinner. “From day one, MARVEL SNAP has been shaped by its players, and the Golden Gauntlet is our way of supporting and amplifying that passion. Huge shoutout to GAME ON EVENTS for helping us host this event and to all the incredible community members who’ve helped bring this to life—this series wouldn’t exist without their dedication, creativity, and love for the game.”

EVENT SCHEDULE & FORMAT

Golden Gauntlet Open 1 – August 9, 2025
Focus: APAC & Western US
Start Times: 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST / 1 AM London (Aug 10) / 3 AM Riyadh / 7 AM Bangkok / 10 AM Sydney

• Registration opens: July 31
• Player Cap: 1024
• Format: 6 Rounds of Swiss → Top 16 Single-Elim
• Prizes for Top 16
• All players finishing 5-1 or better qualify for the Golden Gauntlet Worlds

Golden Gauntlet Open 2 – September (TBA)
Focus: Americas

• Registration Time: TBA – stay tuned to Discord
• Same Format and Prize Structure

Golden Gauntlet Open 3 – October (TBA)
Focus: EU & Eastern US

• Registration Time: TBA – stay tuned to Discord
• Same Format and Prize Structure

Golden Gauntlet Worlds – November 8, 2025
The grand finale. Top performers from all Opens collide.
Start Times: 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST / 4 PM London / 6 PM Riyadh / 10 PM Bangkok / 1 AM Sydney (Nov 9)

• 300+ qualified players
• Format: 9 Rounds of Swiss → Top 16 Playoff
• Prizes for Top 16

REGISTER & COMPETE

• Open to all players
• No rank or collection level requirements
• Registration links will be shared on the official Discord ahead of each event
• Full rules, format, and support will be available in dedicated Discord tournament channels

“Our goal with this series is to bring the community together to celebrate MARVEL SNAP’s competitive scene while showcasing the fast, high-stakes nature of its matches,” said Matthew R., Co-Founder of GAME ON EVENTS and known online as ItsGuestGaming. “It’s been exciting to watch tournaments grow from grassroots events to the Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series. Whether you’ve been playing for two months or two years, we’re thrilled to host a tournament that honors MARVEL SNAP’s amazing community.”

The Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series is the next step in enabling community play for MARVEL SNAP—designed to be open, exciting, and unforgettable.

Whether you’re new or a longtime player, we hope you’ll join us in making this something special together.

 

Marvel Snap is available for mobile (Android/iOS) & PC.