7.3
rating
Ludopedia
7.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love fast card duels with crazy combos, Riftforce serves up quick, synergy‑rich matches.
Highlights
- Creative guild combos
- Open drafting replayability
- Short, intense rounds
Keep in mind
- Learning curve for synergies
- No native solo mode
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The Rifts shattered the world, unleashing a force called Riftforce that now courses across the continents. Elemental guilds learned to harness this power and form temporary alliances to guard the Rift portals. In Riftforce, each two‑player match begins by drafting four guilds out of ten, each granting an asymmetric ability. This open drafting stage yields countless combos, letting you pair, for example, the water guild’s mobility with the fire guild’s devastating elemental onslaught. Elementals serve as both troops and resource: you spend them to attack, yet you gain Riftforce by destroying your opponent’s elementals and by controlling locations along the Rift. Every turn you choose one of three actions – fortify your position, sacrifice elementals for powerful combos, or set up the next turn – demanding quick decisions and long‑term planning. The win condition is to amass enough Riftforce to ascend to a higher state of power, achieved by holding key points and eliminating most of the enemy’s elementals. With 20‑30 minute playtime, light rules (weight 2.1) and deep strategic layers, Riftforce rewards players who love discovering new synergies and a tense yet fluid duel rhythm. If you enjoy card games with hand management, open drafting, and variable player powers, get ready for intense head‑to‑head battles where every choice can flip the game.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
1 More Time Games, La Boîte de Jeu, Capstone Games, Geekach LLC, Maldito Games, Niza Gams, Playagame Edizioni, 数寄ゲームズ (Suki Games), White Goblin Games
Designer
Carlo Bortolini
Artist
Miguel Coimbra
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
Exactly two players take part in each game.
How long does a game take?
Typically 20 to 30 minutes, depending on player experience.
What is the complexity level?
Weight 2.1 – simple rules with strategic depth.
What components are included?
Guild cards, elemental cards, Rift control board, Riftforce markers, and resource tokens.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, the basics are easy, but mastering guild synergies adds the real challenge.
Is there a solo or cooperative mode?
No native solo mode, though future expansions might add alternatives.
Can I play it online?
Yes, digital versions are available on Board Game Arena and Tabletopia.
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