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Cards and Castles

Collectible cards come to life in this tactics and CCG hybrid! Collect cards, build decks, and challenge players head to head on a Tactical Game Board. Play as Vikings, Pirates, Ninjas and more!

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Developer
Red Team Games
Publisher
Red Team Games
Release
December 18, 2015
10 years and 230 days ago
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Mostly Positive777 reviews72.7%

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About the Game

--- DEVELOPER UPDATE --- Cards and Castles, first released in 2013, is nearing the end of its life. We expect players to be moving over to our new game Cards and Castles ULTIMATE, which will release in late 2025! Cards and Castles ULTIMATE uses the same beloved tactical CCG concept, but has over 500 cards, improved art and graphics, increased depth with awesome new mechanics, free drafting anytime, a fully fledged single player campaign, TURBOFAST card collecting, and tons more to discover!

Collectible cards come to life in CARDS AND CASTLES! Collect cards, build decks, and compete against other players in strategic tactical battles. Your cards turn into expressive animated characters when you play them on the game board. Position your pieces carefully and strike when the time is right!

Get free cards every day just for logging in!

Rank up and earn special rewards by competing against other players. The innovative SUDDEN DEATH mechanic ensures your matches never drag out!

Combine up to two factions for unique deck combos. Play as Vikings, Crusaders, Pirates, Warlocks and Ninjas!

Collect newly released cards every month!

Compete in weekend Draft Tournaments for great prizes!

Play on Steam, Mobile or Tablet all with the same account. Cards and Castles is a fully cross platform game!

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