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MatGrind

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MatGrind

by ANDREW CHASE KAMATS

4.7 (13) v1.3.0 49 MB Universal 12+

Description

Master the mat with MatGrind, a strategy card game built for wrestlers, by wrestlers.

Pick from 90+ wrestling move cards — single-legs, double-legs, fireman's carries, arm throws, gut wrenches, tilts, and more. Every card is grounded in real technique with power ratings, stamina costs, and position requirements that reward actual wrestling knowledge.

THREE AUTHENTIC STYLES
- Folkstyle (NFHS/NCAA): Riding time, escapes, near-falls, and control-based grinding
- Freestyle (UWW/Olympic): Explosive throws, gut wrenches, and exposure scoring up to 5 points per throw
- Greco-Roman (UWW/Olympic): Upper body only, par terre, no leg attacks

STRATEGIC DEPTH
- Chain wrestling: Link setup moves into powerful attacks like real mat sequences
- Counter system: Strategic reads and defensive cards beat specific attacks
- Stamina management: Every move costs energy that regenerates between periods
- Position-based gameplay: Neutral, ground (top/bottom), and front headlock positions determine your available moves

LEARN THE GAME
- 10-step interactive tutorial walks you through scoring, card play, and the four mini-games
- Moves & Counters glossary — browse every move with its counters, setups, and mini-game type
- Skill Drills: Drive Through, Reaction, Trace, and Burst — practice the in-match mechanics rep by rep
- Takedown Picker drill — read the setup, pick the best takedown

GAME MODES
- Solo vs CPU: Three difficulty levels — Easy, Medium, Hard
- Tournament: 8-32 wrestler brackets, single and double elimination
- Local 2-Player: Pass-and-play with hidden hands
- Online Multiplayer: Create or join rooms with 4-character codes

PROGRESSION
- Create your wrestler with custom stats: Strength, Speed, Technique, Endurance, Grit
- Earn XP and level up after every match
- 22 achievements and daily/weekly goals
- Leaderboards across 6 categories — total wins, level, streak, pins, single-rep reaction, average reaction
- Apple Game Center integration — leaderboards and achievements sync to your Apple ID

Authentic scoring follows real wrestling rules. No pay-to-win. No ads. Just wrestling strategy.

What's new (v1.3.0)

MatGrind 1.3.0

New Beat the Boss challenge, sharper career dialogue, and deeper career-season improvements.