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Card Room

Mật Thất Thẻ Bài, The Secret Chamber of the Card Game, โลกแห่งไพ่, 卡牌密室（重生）

Native Language Chinese

Released 2019

AuthorDie Zhiling, 蝶之灵

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 610

Translated Ch.: 620

Rank: #975

Last Update: April 14, 2026

Original Pub.: jjwxc

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Card Room is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Die Zhiling. A total of 620 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Xiao Lou was killed in an accident and reborn in the Card World.
Each card here represents a secret room and clearing the instance will give a reward. Xiao Lou draws a card and thinks he could draw all types of equipment and weapons. As a result: Su Shi, Li Bai, Tao Yuanming*… character cards keep coming one after another.
Xiao Lou, “???”
What was this escape game? What type of fate made him keep drawing character cards?
*famous poets of ancient China

Action Adventure Comedy Horror Mature Mystery Romance Shounen Ai

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Editor's Note

⚠️ The "Genius" Trap. The protagonists are hyper-competent (Forensic Doctor + Police Chief). If you dislike stories where the MCs "win by lying down" due to sheer IQ and plot armor, the lack of tension might frustrate you.

High Redundancy Alert. The author tends to explain logic puzzles and previous facts multiple times, as if writing for a younger audience. Be prepared to skim repetitive "analysis" paragraphs.

The Feminine Shift. The MC starts as a mature, calm professional but undergoes a significant "OOC" (Out of Character) shift into a shy, blushing "feminine uke" archetype once the romance begins.

The Morality Filter. The story enforces a very strict moral code. Characters who perform "morally grey" actions to survive are often judged or excluded from the "Elite Team."

610 chapters of card-drawing, mystery-solving, and an elite team trying to buy their way back to life. Completed — and best enjoyed if you love the "Power of Friendship" and logical breakdowns.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The Novice Phase): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The introduction of the "Novice Rooms" is brilliant. Watching a Forensic Doctor solve puzzles in seconds while a Police Chief bulldozes zombies is peak entertainment.

Ch. 101–300 (Team Formation): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Expansion. The world-building around the "City" and the recruitment of specialized teammates (like the singer Ye Qi) keeps the momentum high.

Ch. 301–500 (The Financial Crisis & Beyond): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Dip. The logic begins to feel repetitive, and the "punishment rooms" lose their threat. The romance starts to feel a bit "childish" for adult characters.

Ch. 501–610 (The Final Secret): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Climax. While it provides a happy ending, some readers found the final "Secret of the Card World" to be underwhelming or too "general."

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A solid "entry-level" Infinite Flow novel. It excels in creative room concepts but struggles with maintaining stakes and character consistency in the long run.

Puzzle Creativity: 9/10. The variety of rooms (Hearts for murder mysteries, Diamonds for math/puzzles) is excellent and feels very distinct.

Team Synergy: 8/10. The "Elite Team" concept is well-executed, with each member’s real-world profession (Stockbroker, Sports Teacher, Singer) translating into unique game skills.

Romance/Chemistry: 5/10. Starts with great "tacit understanding," but devolves into "second-hand embarrassment" with a mature doctor acting like a shy schoolgirl.

Tension: 4/10. The MC and ML are overpraised by every side character, making it feel like they are never in true danger of failing.

The Good: The variety of the card suits (Hearts, Spades, Diamonds, Clubs) keeps the gameplay fresh. It’s a great "comfort read" where you know the good guys will win.

The Bad: The writing can be very redundant. The "Protagonist Buff" is so strong that it often overshadows interesting secondary characters.

The Archetype: The "Professional Duo." They solve supernatural problems using real-world forensic and investigative techniques.

The Final Verdict: This is a "Must-Read" for fans of the genre due to its classic status, but it requires a bit of patience for the repetitive explanations. If you prefer grit and high stakes, read The Earth is Online. If you want a fun, long journey with a happy ending, stick with Card Room.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xiao Lou (MC/Doctor), Yu Hanjiang (ML/Police Chief), Ye Qi (Singer), Shao Qingge (Stockbroker).

Power System: Card Summoning. Players draw "Character Cards" (historical figures like Li Bai) or "Tool Cards" based on their achievements.

Themes: Professionalism, Moral Integrity, Team Cooperation, Rebirth, Mystery.

Similar To: The Earth is Online, The Trial Game of Life, Game Loading, Supernatural Movie Actor App

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