What cards to buy for 1st time Animal Kaiser player (5 years old)?

"Hi all, I’m a mother of 2 young kids. I’m thinking of using the Animal Kaiser card game as a reward system for my son.

So in order to start playing the machine, I will need to buy the cards first. Have briefly scanned thru the forum and realised that the cards are either selling at a very high price or super low price. Just curious, the low price cards, can they be played at the machine?

I’m thinking of getting him a set so that he can arrange them in an album himself. But because we are 1st timer, so I do not like the idea of spending alot on these cards.

Would appreciate some advice please. Can someone also highlight me what’s the best way to play and any strategy like which animal must fight with which animal???
Thank you very much!!! "
~ younganimalkaiserfan


Comments

"Hi, the misconception of all newbies is that you need to buy new cards in order to play. Actually, you can just start playing without the cards. all you need to do is put in the money and choose the default animal (Leo, the lion cub) that is given to you. play the game as normal and at the end of the game, you get a new card. For all you know, maybe you will get a good card (beginner’s luck)… Hope it helps."
~ shitheadlol


"normally.... kids only like certain animal.... maybe only one or two animal....
u can ask ur boy what animal he most like… then get it for him ....
only those ak collectors like to collect for Full Set.... for normal players...or just play for fun.... not need to get Full Set.. "
~ Lion King


"I share some tips with you. cheapest and also what most ppl does.

1. BUY a sequence for $5 to $10 range .
with a sequence you can easily get whichever card you want from the machine.
there is NO need to buy cards from anyone at all.

2. USE barcodes.
photocopy/ print them. Its free .
so when your son gets bored, no $$$ spent
you can choose option 1 or 2. or both "
~ desmondlim


"No need to buy cards to start playing, use the default which is Leo the Lion Cub the first time. End of the game, you’ll definately get a card. As for the foil cards, it all depends on your luck. I’m no expert but you can get pretty powerful combinations even without using the foil animal, strong and miracle cards.

Start your “collection” from there. As much as I hate to admit it, this game has been great in teaching my not academically inclined son about animals and has been a good bonding tool for me and him"
~ Claire