Word Limit

I would say that that doesn't count towards the limit, unless you included all of that text in the description of your game.

The limit is not in regards to how much text is contained in the final polished version of your game, it is in regards to your description, which is essentially an overview of the game. Specific text on gamecards probably doesn't warrant being included in the description, unless it's crucial to the understanding of the game as a whole.

You could probably sum up your deck of cards by saying "When a card is played, the instructions on the card are followed and the played card is discarded. Typical effects of gamecards include players getting free items, bonus moves, stealing items from other players, and other such benefits and penalties."

This way you summarize without chipping too much into your limit.... and my sample summary was probably wordier than it needed to be anyway.

~Josh