# Game Card > Game Card means a physical or digital card containing a code providing access to game time or in-game currency. **Term:** Game Card **Last updated:** 2026-07-29 ## Definition ## What Game Card Means in a Contract A Game Card, as used in a contract, refers to a physical card, digital voucher, or electronic code that unlocks game time, in-game currency, or downloadable content on a gaming platform. The defined term matters because it draws a boundary around what the seller, publisher, or retailer is actually promising to deliver, and what obligations attach once the code is issued or activated. Contracts referencing Game Cards typically distinguish between the physical or digital medium itself and the underlying entitlement it represents. This distinction is important because ownership of a plastic card or an email containing a code does not automatically equate to ownership of the in-game value until the code is redeemed through the relevant platform, subject to the platform's own terms. Because Game Cards often function as a form of stored value, agreements involving them may borrow concepts from gift card and voucher law, including rules on expiry, refunds, and consumer protection, adapted to the digital gaming context. ## How Game Card Is Defined or Measured Most agreements measure a Game Card by reference to its face value, the specific game or platform it applies to, and the redemption mechanism, typically a unique alphanumeric code. The definition may specify whether the card grants a fixed amount of in-game currency, a subscription period of game time, or a bundle of downloadable content. Key measurable attributes commonly addressed in the defining clause include: - Denomination or credit amount associated with the code - Expiration date or validity period after purchase or first use - Region or platform restrictions limiting where the code can be redeemed - Single-use versus reloadable functionality - Whether the card is transferable or resalable Precision in these measurements prevents disputes over whether a code was delivered as promised, particularly when codes are distributed electronically and cannot be physically inspected before purchase. ## Where Game Card Appears in Agreements Game Card definitions typically surface in retail sale terms, publisher distribution agreements, platform terms of service, and reseller or affiliate contracts within the gaming and entertainment sectors. They also appear in supply agreements between manufacturers of physical cards and retailers who stock them on shelves. Such clauses are common in the