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Cards and Castles Ultimate

Collectible cards meets tactical strategy! 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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February 26, 2026
157 days ago
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About the Game

Intuitive yet challenging, Cards and Castles mixes collectible cards with grid-based tactics for the ultimate strategic experience. Position units on the game board to outwit and outplay your opponent. Build unique decks from 7 different factions: Vikings, Crusaders, Warlocks, Pirates, Ninjas, Druids, and Undead. Combine up to two factions at once for unique gameplay strategies! 

Positional Advantage

Move and position your units for maximum tactical advantage. Force your enemy into deadly choke points while artillery units pummel them from afar. Master powerful board effects like chain lightning, cleaving attacks, and area spells to dominate the grid.

Choose Your Factions

Build unique 2-faction decks with a massive collection of cards to choose from! New cards unlock quickly and easily, with no payment required. Combine Vikings, Pirates, Crusaders, Warlocks, Ninjas, Druids, and Undead for endless variety.

Play Your Own Way

Play against computer opponents or other players around the world for the ultimate challenge! Cards and Castles features the following ways to play:

  • Global Matchmaking

  • Story Campaign

  • Ranked Progression and Leaderboard

  • Bot Matches

  • Custom Lobbies

  • Limited Formats on Rotation

  • Spectator Mode

  • Community Tournaments

Events, Modes, and Updates

Experience fresh gameplay each week with new modes on rotation! With new expansion sets and individual card releases on the regular, there’s always something new to play.

Fully Cross Platform

Take your account on the go at any time on your mobile device or tablet. Everything is fully cross platform, including account progression and multiplayer!

New Gameplay Features

Cards and Castles ULTIMATE is the third game in the Cards and Castles series, and offers many new gameplay options.

  • DUAL-COLOR CARDS!

  • GRAVEYARD system! Slain units appear as ghosts behind your Castle. Cast spells from beyond the grave, resurrect fallen enemies, and more!

  • MAP OBJECTIVES. Each map has unique secondary objectives to fight over.