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MFP Physical Cards — Technical Specifications

> **Updated 2026-02-11:** Front layout updated to match L1 Classic Stack SVG templates. Font system locked (Cinzel, Cormorant Garamond, Montserrat, Orbitron). Card back design finalized with Dark Gold gradient and Flower of Life logo. Bottom bar spec added (NFC/Edition/Growth Ring/QR).

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MFP Physical Cards — Technical Specifications

Version: 2.0.0
Last Updated: 2026-02-11
Status: Design Phase Complete — 540 SVG Templates Generated

> Updated 2026-02-11: Front layout updated to match L1 Classic Stack SVG templates. Font system locked (Cinzel, Cormorant Garamond, Montserrat, Orbitron). Card back design finalized with Dark Gold gradient and Flower of Life logo. Bottom bar spec added (NFC/Edition/Growth Ring/QR).

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1. Card Dimensions

Recommended Size: Tarot Format (70mm × 120mm)

Attribute	Measurement	Rationale
Width	70mm (2.75")	Wider than TCG, better for artwork display
Height	120mm (4.72")	Taller format for philosophical quotes
Corner Radius	3.5mm	Smooth, premium feel
Thickness (Common)	350gsm (0.32mm)	Standard quality cardstock
Thickness (Rare+)	400gsm (0.38mm)	Premium weight feel
Metal Cards	0.5mm	Stainless steel with print

Why Tarot Over Standard TCG (63×88mm)?

1. Philosophical Weight — Larger cards feel more significant, befitting wisdom content
2. Art Display — More canvas for the beautiful GIF-based artwork
3. Quote Readability — Room for meaningful quotes without cramping
4. Differentiation — Stands apart from Pokémon/MTG, aligns with oracle/tarot aesthetic
5. NFC Placement — More real estate for chip embedding without affecting design

Print-Ready Dimensions

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        BLEED AREA                          │
│    ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐     │
│    │                   CUT LINE                      │     │
│    │    ┌───────────────────────────────────────┐   │     │
│    │    │              SAFE ZONE                │   │     │
│    │    │                                       │   │     │
│    │    │   All critical content here           │   │     │
│    │    │                                       │   │     │
│    │    └───────────────────────────────────────┘   │     │
│    └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Bleed:     76mm × 126mm (+3mm each side)
Cut Line:  70mm × 120mm (final size)
Safe Zone: 64mm × 114mm (3mm margin from cut)

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2. Card Anatomy — Front Layout (L1 Classic Stack)

> Updated 2026-02-11: Matches the generated SVG templates in `physical-cards/generated-svgs/layout-1-classic-stack/`

Zone Breakdown (Top to Bottom)

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ THEME GLOW BORDER ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │  ← 4mm theme-colored border
├────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                │
│  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │                                          │  │
│  │           CARD ARTWORK                   │  │  ← 62mm × 65mm artwork zone
│  │           (AI-generated illustration)    │  │
│  │                                          │  │
│  └──────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                │
│  ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗  │
│  ║  CARD TITLE              (Cinzel Bold)   ║  │  ← 5mm title bar
│  ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝  │
│                                                │
│  Theme: PASSION   ★★★ Rare   Ch 1 (Montserrat)│  ← 4mm info row
│  ─────────────────────────────────────────────  │
│                                                │
│  Power: 55 ◆   Wisdom Cost: 3 ◇   (Orbitron)  │  ← 5mm stats row
│                                                │
│  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │ "What ignites the fire in your soul?"    │  │
│  │              (Cormorant Garamond Italic)  │  │  ← 18mm quote zone
│  └──────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                │
│  📶NFC  #001·Standard·MFP-001-STD  ⊙GR  [QR] │  ← 6mm bottom bar
│                                                │
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ THEME GLOW BORDER ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │  ← 4mm theme-colored border
└────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Zone Specifications

Zone	Position (from top)	Height	Content
Top Border	0mm	4mm	Theme gradient glow
Artwork Area	4mm	65mm	Main card illustration
Title Bar	69mm	5mm	Card name in Cinzel Bold, centered
Info Row	74mm	4mm	Theme, rarity stars, chapter (Montserrat)
Stats Row	78mm	5mm	Power & Wisdom Cost (Orbitron Bold)
Quote Zone	83mm	18mm	Philosophical quote (Cormorant Garamond Italic)
Bottom Bar	101mm	6mm	NFC icon + Edition info + Growth Ring + QR code
Bottom Border	107mm	4mm	Theme gradient glow

Bottom Bar Detail

Element	Position	Style	Purpose
NFC Icon	Left	Teal (#0F766E)	Indicates NFC-enabled; tapping triggers Oracle reflection
Edition Info	Center-left	Montserrat Light 7pt, Gold	Card # · Edition · Serial (e.g., `#001 · Standard · MFP-001-STD`)
Growth Ring	Center-right	5-segment circular icon	Fills as card evolves in-app (Dormant→Transcendent)
QR Code	Right	6mm × 6mm	Links to `meaningfullpower.com/cards/{id}`

Alternative Layouts

This document specifies L1 Classic Stack. Three additional layouts exist as SVG templates:

Layout	File Location
L2 Wisdom First	`physical-cards/generated-svgs/layout-2-wisdom-first/`
L3 Flanked	`physical-cards/generated-svgs/layout-3-flanked/`
L4 Ultra-Clean	`physical-cards/generated-svgs/layout-4-ultra-clean/`

See GAME_DESIGN_DOCUMENT.md §2.1.1 for full layout descriptions.

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3. Card Anatomy — Back Design

> Updated 2026-02-11: Finalized with Dark Gold gradient, Flower of Life logo, Cinzel typography, double border with corner ornaments.

Consistent across all cards — creates recognizable brand identity.

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗│
│ ║  ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐   ║│ ← Double gold border
│ ║  │                                      │   ║│
│ ║  │         ┌────────────┐               │   ║│
│ ║  │         │  FLOWER OF │               │   ║│
│ ║  │         │    LIFE    │               │   ║│ ← Gold sun emblem
│ ║  │         │  (30mm Ø)  │               │   ║│   with sacred geometry
│ ║  │         └────────────┘               │   ║│
│ ║  │                                      │   ║│
│ ║  │    M E A N I N G   F U L L          │   ║│ ← Cinzel Bold, gold
│ ║  │         P O W E R                    │   ║│
│ ║  │                                      │   ║│
│ ║  │      ═══ ◆ ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ ═══             │   ║│ ← Gold flourishes
│ ║  │                                      │   ║│
│ ║  │   "Where Wisdom Meets Power"         │   ║│ ← Tagline
│ ║  │                                      │   ║│
│ ║  └──────────────────────────────────────┘   ║│
│ ║  ⬥               corner ornaments        ⬥  ║│
│ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Background: Dark Gold gradient (#120A04 → #241610 → #0E0804)
Logo: Flower of Life — gold in double circle
Typography: Cinzel Bold for brand name
Border: Double gold frame + corner ornaments

Back Design Elements

Element	Specification
Background	Dark Gold gradient: `#120A04` → `#241610` → `#0E0804`
Logo	Flower of Life in double gold circle, 30mm diameter, centered
Brand Text	Cinzel Bold 14pt, gold (#D4AF37), letter-spaced
Tagline	Cormorant Garamond Italic 10pt, silver (#C0C0C0)
Flourishes	Gold decorative dividers above/below tagline
Border	Double gold frame, 5mm width
Corner Ornaments	Gold decorative elements at all 4 corners
URL	(omitted from card back — QR on front handles linking)

SVG File: `physical-cards/generated-svgs/card-back/MFP-BACK-UNIVERSAL.svg`
Logo Assets: `brand/mfp-logo-primary.png`, `physical-cards/assets/mfp-logo-flower-of-life.png`

> Superseded: Earlier spec used cosmic gradient (#0D1B2A → #1B263B → #0D0D0D) and constellation overlay. Current design uses Dark Gold gradient per 2026-02-11 decision.

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4. Typography Specifications

> Updated 2026-02-11: Quote font changed from Merriweather to Cormorant Garamond — more elegant, better suited to philosophical content. This matches the generated SVG templates.

Font System (4 Fonts)

Role	Font	Purpose
Titles	Cinzel	Card titles, brand name, ability names
Quotes	Cormorant Garamond	Wisdom quotes (the card's soul)
Info	Montserrat	Theme labels, edition info, general UI text
Stats	Orbitron	Power values, Wisdom Cost — futuristic/data feel

Full Font Specification

Element	Font	Weight	Size	Color
Card Title	Cinzel	Bold	14pt	White (#FFFFFF)
Theme Label	Montserrat	Medium	9pt	Theme color
Rarity Stars	System	Regular	10pt	Gold (#FFD700)
Chapter/Page	Montserrat	Regular	8pt	Silver (#C0C0C0)
Power Value	Orbitron	Bold	16pt	Theme color
Wisdom Cost	Orbitron	Bold	16pt	Blue (#4A90D9)
Quote Text	Cormorant Garamond	Italic	9pt	White 90
Edition Info	Montserrat	Light	7pt	Gold (#D4AF37)
Ability Name	Cinzel	SemiBold	10pt	Gold
Ability Desc	Cormorant Garamond	Regular	8pt	White 80
Card Back Brand	Cinzel	Bold	14pt	Gold (#D4AF37)
Card Back Tagline	Cormorant Garamond	Italic	10pt	Silver (#C0C0C0)

### Font Licensing Notes
- Cinzel: Google Fonts (OFL) — Free for commercial use
- Cormorant Garamond: Google Fonts (OFL) — Free for commercial use
- Montserrat: Google Fonts (OFL) — Free for commercial use
- Orbitron: Google Fonts (OFL) — Free for commercial use

> Superseded: Merriweather was specified in v1.0.0 (Jan 29) for quotes but replaced by Cormorant Garamond in the SVG template generation phase (Feb 11).

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5. Visual Hierarchy

Priority Order (Eye Flow)

1. Artwork (65
2. Title (15
3. Theme + Rarity (8
4. Power/Wisdom (7
5. Quote (5
6. Edition/NFC (Subtle) — Collector/tech layer

Theme Color Palette

Theme	Primary	Secondary	Glow Color
Passion	#FF4444	#FFB366	rgba(255,68,68,0.6)
Time	#4A90D9	#6EB5FF	rgba(74,144,217,0.6)
Healing	#44FF88	#88FFAA	rgba(68,255,136,0.6)
Freedom	#FFCC44	#FFE066	rgba(255,204,68,0.6)
Transcendence	#AA44FF	#CC88FF	rgba(170,68,255,0.6)
Hope	#FFD700	#FFEB3B	rgba(255,215,0,0.6)
Confidence	#FF8800	#FFAA44	rgba(255,136,0,0.6)
Fulfillment	#00CED1	#40E0D0	rgba(0,206,209,0.6)
Potential	#32CD32	#66FF66	rgba(50,205,50,0.6)
Equality	#9370DB	#B19CD9	rgba(147,112,219,0.6)
Forgiveness	#87CEEB	#ADD8E6	rgba(135,206,235,0.6)
Accountability	#CD853F	#DEB887	rgba(205,133,63,0.6)

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6. Rarity Visual Treatments

Common (45

Attribute	Specification
Paper	350gsm matte cardstock
Finish	Matte lamination
Border	Solid theme color, no effects
Rarity Indicator	★ (1 star)
Special Effects	None
Cost Estimate	$0.15/card

Uncommon (30

Attribute	Specification
Paper	350gsm textured linen cardstock
Finish	Satin lamination
Border	Theme color with subtle gradient
Rarity Indicator	★★ (2 stars)
Special Effects	Micro-texture pattern (tactile)
Cost Estimate	$0.25/card

Rare (15

Attribute	Specification
Paper	400gsm smooth cardstock
Finish	Gloss lamination
Border	Holographic strip (10mm top/bottom)
Rarity Indicator	★★★ (3 stars, gold)
Holographic Type	Linear rainbow foil
Foil Placement	Border + title bar
Cost Estimate	$0.50/card

Epic (8

Attribute	Specification
Paper	400gsm with metallic sheen
Finish	Soft-touch lamination
Border	Full holographic border (diffraction pattern)
Rarity Indicator	★★★★ (4 stars, diamond pattern)
Holographic Type	Starburst/shattered glass effect
Foil Placement	Full border + stats area
Metal Accent	Gold foil stamping on title
Cost Estimate	$1.00/card

Legendary (2

Attribute	Specification
Material	0.5mm stainless steel card
Finish	Brushed metal with color print
Border	Etched pattern with gold fill
Rarity Indicator	★★★★★ (5 stars, animated in app)
Holographic Type	Prismatic rainbow across entire surface
LED Integration	Edge-lit LED (optional, battery-powered)
Signature	Author signature (laser etched)
Serial Number	Individual engraving
Weight	~25g per card
Cost Estimate	$15-25/card

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7. LED Integration (Legendary Only)

Technical Specifications

Component	Specification
LED Type	SMD 0402 (1.0mm × 0.5mm)
LED Color	RGB (theme-matched)
Placement	4 edges, 3 LEDs per edge (12 total)
Power Source	CR1220 coin cell (3V, replaceable)
Battery Life	~20 hours active, auto-off
Activation	Capacitive touch sensor
Brightness	50 lux (ambient viewable)
Light Pattern	Slow pulse (2s cycle)

Cross-Section Diagram

        ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
   LED ─│○                                   ○│─ LED
        │  ┌─────────────────────────────┐   │
        │  │                             │   │
        │  │      METAL CARD BODY        │   │
        │  │      (0.5mm stainless)      │   │
        │  │                             │   │
        │  └─────────────────────────────┘   │
   LED ─│○           CR1220 Battery         ○│─ LED
        └─────────────────────────────────────┘
                    (Total: ~2mm thick)

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8. NFC Chip Placement

Location Specification

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│                                                │
│               ┌─────────────┐                  │
│               │             │                  │
│               │  NFC CHIP   │ ← Bottom center
│               │  (25mm Ø)   │   15mm from bottom edge
│               │             │
│               └─────────────┘                  │
│                                                │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Attribute	Specification
Chip Model	NTAG215
Chip Size	25mm diameter (circular)
Memory	504 bytes
Position	Centered, 15mm from bottom edge
Read Range	3-5cm
Icon	NFC symbol printed above chip location

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9. Print Production Files

Required File Formats

Deliverable	Format	Color Mode	Resolution
Print Master	PDF/X-4	CMYK	300 DPI
Spot Colors	Separate file	Pantone	N/A
Foil Areas	Vector PDF	Black knockout	N/A
Die Line	Vector AI/PDF	Spot color	N/A
Holographic Mask	Vector PDF	Grayscale	N/A
Proof Images	JPEG/PNG	sRGB	150 DPI

Color Specifications

Gold Foil: Pantone 871 C (Metallic)
Silver Foil: Pantone 877 C (Metallic)
Black: Rich Black (C:40 M:30 Y:20 K:100)
White: Unprinted (paper stock)

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10. Quality Control Checklist

### Pre-Production
- [ ] Bleed extends 3mm on all sides
- [ ] Safe zone content 3mm from cut line
- [ ] Resolution minimum 300 DPI
- [ ] Color mode CMYK (not RGB)
- [ ] Fonts outlined or embedded
- [ ] Black is rich black, not 100K

### Production Sample Approval
- [ ] Color accuracy matches proof (∆E < 3)
- [ ] Card dimensions ±0.5mm tolerance
- [ ] Corner radius consistent
- [ ] Foil registration ±0.3mm
- [ ] NFC chip functional (100
- [ ] Lamination adhesion test passed
- [ ] No visible print defects

### Batch Inspection (AQL 2.5)
- [ ] Random sample from each batch
- [ ] Thickness gauge check
- [ ] Visual inspection under light
- [ ] NFC functionality spot check
- [ ] Packaging integrity

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Quick Reference Card

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║           MFP PHYSICAL CARD SPECIFICATIONS                ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║  Size:        70mm × 120mm (Tarot format)                 ║
║  With Bleed:  76mm × 126mm (+3mm each side)               ║
║  Corners:     3.5mm radius                                ║
║  Safe Zone:   3mm from cut line                           ║
║  Paper:       350-400gsm                                  ║
║  NFC:         NTAG215, bottom center                      ║
║  Fonts:       Cinzel / Cormorant Garamond / Montserrat /  ║
║               Orbitron                                    ║
║  Logo:        Flower of Life (gold, double circle)        ║
║  Card Back:   Dark Gold gradient, universal design        ║
║  Layout:      L1 Classic Stack (primary for print)        ║
║  Templates:   540 SVGs (45 × 4 layouts × 3 variants)     ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

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Document prepared for manufacturing inquiry. Companion documents: NFC_INTEGRATION.md, MANUFACTURING.md

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