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I tried playing the Summer Sale clicking game for a bit, but it's pretty boring.

The description says that playing will win you Steam trading cards. But how: is it just time spent clicking?

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All you have to do to get the free cards from the game is play the game, and the game plays itself even if you're not actively watching/playing it. Even if you load the game once and then close the tab, you'll still get cards from "playing." (I've gotten one card so far this way, after loading the game once and having the tab just lock up on me)

The maximum number of free cards from the game is 3 per day, and they're given to you at random intervals over the course of the 24 hour period.

The reason to really "play" the game is to help unlock the community goals and allow for more games to go on sale.

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    A friend hasn't gotten any cards, yet, I've gotten four. He is Steam level 7, so it is not a limited user account. Is it just bad luck? Or are there more requirements.
    – Sentry
    Commented Jun 12, 2015 at 17:59
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    @Sentry, seems like bad luck. Yesterday I let the game run 24 hrs and ended up with just 2, and today within an hour I've gotten 2 more. You do need to reload the game once per day, as all the games "expire" at 9am Pacific.
    – agent86
    Commented Jun 12, 2015 at 18:51
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    Ah, there is a bug: If you don't get cards, try switching the game you're in, that seems to help. reddit.com/r/SteamMonsterGame/comments/39nr1a/…
    – Sentry
    Commented Jun 13, 2015 at 10:23
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    @Sentry: The minimum steam account level to earn cards is 8.
    – Denilson Sá Maia
    Commented Jun 18, 2015 at 20:44
  • @DenilsonSá: Interesting, is that a recent change? Because after some changing games around she got cards. Weird.
    – Sentry
    Commented Jun 19, 2015 at 11:27
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It says on the page so here is what it says:

Craft a game badge

Starting June 1st, crafting a game badge earned you a Summer Sale trading card rather than a coupon, so if you crafted a badge in the last week you’re already ahead of the game. During the sale, each game badge you craft will get you an additional Summer Sale trading card.

Make a purchase

As an extra reward for purchasing, for every $9 USD spent during the sale, you’ll receive a Summer Sale trading card. From your Summer Sale badge page select “How do I get more cards?” to track your purchasing progress.

Play the Monster Summer Game

If you’re Steam Level 5 and above, you’ll get a Summer Sale trading card at random intervals while playing, up to three per 24-hour period. (If you reach Steam Level 5 before the end of the sale, you’ll be granted the cards you earned by playing the Monster Summer Game).

Trade for them

That’s why they’re called trading cards! Find friends with other cards and make trades. Your Monster Card badge page shows which friends have the cards you need.

Buy them from the Community Market

Sell the cards you don’t need and buy the ones you do, all with other Community members. Turn those duplicate cards into Steam Wallet funds to buy games.

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  • Thanks for this. I may need to edit the question. The mini game implies that it carries on "playing" in the background while you're away. I have no idea if this also earns cards. Also, "random intervals" is annoyingly vague.
    – Bob Tway
    Commented Jun 11, 2015 at 20:51
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Getting a card is actually not from playing the game. Each day you can get three by:

  1. Starting a new game
  2. Joining a friend's game
  3. Beating the boss at level 10
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  • Do you have a source for this? The official docs read: You’ll get a Summer Sale trading card at random intervals while playing, up to three per 24-hour period.
    – agent86
    Commented Jun 18, 2015 at 20:47
  • You will have to believe me OR try it yourself and go to Steam discussions/Reddit and see that its a common knowledge.
    – Nikaas
    Commented Jun 19, 2015 at 0:38
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I't says in the FAQ you have to be at least level 8 to receive any cards you've earned, and as long as you become level 8 by the end of the sale you'll receive them.

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