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Rival Realms

Eagle-Gryphon Games · Board game · 2018
1–2 · best 2 Solo 20–30 min Weight 2.3/5
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Our Verdict

Great for fans of strategic card games with a fantasy theme. Rival Realms offers a quick yet decision-packed experience.

Highlights
  • Variable setup each game
  • Well-balanced hand management
  • Immersive fantasy theme
  • Great for two players
Keep in mind
  • May be complex for beginners
  • Requires translation for non-English speakers
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About the game
In Rival Realms, you and a rival are magicians trapped in a card trick gone wrong, ending up in a world of fog that dissolves to reveal Fantastiqa, a land of legendary beasts and epic quests. With a shared deck of magical cards, you compete to create rival realms, explore arcane regions, and collect powerful artifacts. The game blends strategy and luck, with mechanics like hand management, tile placement, and pattern building. Each game is unique thanks to variable setup and once-per-game abilities. The player with the most points from exploring and connecting regions wins!
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Game details

Mechanics

Contracts End Game Bonuses Grid Movement Hand Management Map Addition Multi-Use Cards Once-Per-Game Abilities Ordering Pattern Building Set Collection Solo / Solitaire Game Square Grid Tile Placement Variable Set-up

Categories

Adventure Card Game Exploration Fantasy Puzzle

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Two-Player Only Games Series: The E•G•G Setting: Fantastiqa
Publisher Eagle-Gryphon Games
Designer Alf Seegert
Artist Caspar David Friedrich, Claude Monet, John William Waterhouse, Vincent van Gogh
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
Rival Realms is for 1-2 players, with a well-implemented solo mode.
How long does a game take?
About 20-30 minutes, perfect for a quick session.
Do I need Fantastiqa to play?
No, Rival Realms is a standalone game.
Is it hard to learn?
It has a moderate learning curve, but the rules are well-explained.
Are there expansions?
Not at the moment, but the base game has plenty of content.
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