Abstract: An electronic game card (1) comprising a controller and one or more communication devices (12), all contained within a planar card having three or more sides. The communication devices (12) allow communications between adjacent cards when two cards are placed close to each other, with one side of each card opposite a side of the other card. An electronic card game method comprising: Defining the number of participants in the game; setting up the game; each participant locates his/her cards on a flat surface, adjacent to each other; performing a setup procedure; automatically recognizing the game configuration; detecting and addition of a new card and automatically responding thereto.

Abstract: An electronic game platform is described. The electronic game platform includes a master, multiple bases and multiple cards. The cards are electrically connectable to the bases, which are electrically connectable with the master. The bases transmit identification data that is encoded in the cards and user input to the master, which runs the game. The master also provides visual and/or audio feedback to users at the bases and provides power to the bases.