9.4
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Ludopedia
8.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy strategic cooperative card challenges, this game will hook you.
Highlights
- Intense cooperation
- Sharp hand management
- Creative communication conflicts
- Dynamically building decks
Keep in mind
- Communication limits
- Strict positioning rules
- Moderate complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Eternal Decks puts you and your team on an epic journey where every card decision can change the course of the game. At the start, everyone begins with just five cards in their decks, but the real fun comes when you start hunting for extra cards in the unique decks of each Eternal—legendary characters that accompany the game. Each turn, you can play a card on the board, in the river, or use an ability, generate a jewel, or even trade a card with a teammate. The challenge lies in the positioning rules: the three rows on the board cannot have cards of the same color or number adjacent to each other, and special rules apply depending on the scenario you’re in. Jewels serve as your shield against the negative effects of the Eternals, allowing you to maintain control even when the situation gets tense. The game unfolds across six distinct scenarios, each with unique objectives—from scoring points, surviving a ghost town, navigating labyrinths, to defeating a final boss. The blend of deck building, hand management, and limited communication creates a flow that demands both individual strategy and team cooperation. If you love card games that require careful planning, quick decisions, and a dash of luck, Eternal Decks promises hours of cooperative fun with unexpected twists. Get ready to test your negotiation, spatial reasoning, and teamwork skills as you battle the challenges each scenario brings.
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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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Eternal Decks - How to Play (Condensed Teach) Teaching The Basics + Stage A: Beginner Mode
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Eternal Decks - How to Play (In-Depth Teach) Teaching The Basics + Stage A: Beginner Mode
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Eternal Decks - How to Play: Stage B Standard Mode
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Eternal Decks - How to Play: Stage C Standard Mode
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Eternal Decks - How to Play: Stage D Standard Mode
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Eternal Decks - A Casual How-to-Play Explanation
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Tricktakers Games, asmodee, Boardgame Ban Fan, HIT Games, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Portland Game Collective, Salt & Pepper Games, Strohmann Games, 桌遊拌飯
Designer
Hiroken
Artist
MUJUNSHA
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
The game supports 1 to 4 players, making it great for quick solo runs or longer family sessions.
What is the approximate playtime?
Each game lasts between 30 and 40 minutes, ideal for a fast but deep strategic experience.
What is the difficulty level?
Moderate complexity; you’ll need to master positioning rules and resource management, but it’s easy to pick up.
What are the main components?
Card decks, jewel tokens, board rows, and scenario tiles.
Who is the target audience?
Perfect for fans of cooperative card games, mythology themes, and tactical play with limited communication.
Are there expansions?
No official expansions yet, but the community has created custom scenario and card variants.
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