Challenge Cards
Below are all current cards available in the game.
Your basic game purchase includes a pack of 32 Challenge Set Cards. Additional cards can be purchased on our website in randomized packs of 4, making each pack a collectible item with a chance to unlock new cards.
You can also play against other teams and bet cards on a win/loss outcome. This gives you a chance to collect cards you do not already have.
Cards will also be sold at random Four Strokes pop-up tents at swim meets. To see where the tent will appear next, please follow this page.
Over time, you will build your own custom deck to use against other teams in your area or at tournaments.
In Four Strokes, the fastest team does not always win. Sometimes, the smartest strategy does.
Best used when other teams are out of breath
Winning strategy against sprinters
Decision making is the main factor for victory
Recommended strategy to use against the teams with single strong swimmer
Coach's Tip: Make sure your teammates can count
Tactical Advice: It's all about distributing the effort with your teammates
Works for the team able to go after last repetition
Great choice against those who has weak kick and don't know their best average for the kick
Card that is based on absolute luck
Perfect against those who dislike calisthenics
Strong against those who dislikes math
Pro Tip: Try to cover as much ground (water) as possible prior to the whistle
Strong against swimmers with poor breath control
Great for the teams that can distribute the effort among teammates
Strong against those who are not great at Distance per Stroke
Best bet against sprinters
Ideal against teams with weak kicking
Your victory heavily depends on good pairing
Best combo with dice alternating action cards and if your team's strength are underwaters
Most effective against weak breaststrokers
Perfect fit for mid-distance swimmers
Best Used against less versatile swimmers.
Most effective against teams that didn't practice relay together
Great neutral card to push other team into Swim-off
Good against the team who lacks agility and not as good at diving
Great against opponents who forgets stuff or layback on legality of the turns
Best used against opponents with short wingspan
Winning strategy is tailored to unique strengths of your team
Best Used Against: One-stroke specialists
It is an option to do no kick
Best used when your slowest swimmer can match or beat their slowest swimmer
This card favors a swimmer with a best "Crouching tiger" explosivness