Objective of the Game
Fantasy Realms is a strategy and set collection card game where the objective is to end the game with the highest score by constructing an ideal hand of seven cards that synergize well with each other.
Game Components
- 53 Cards: Each card belongs to one of ten categories: Artifact, Army, Leader, Magic, Land, Beast, Weather, Flood, Weapon, and Wildfire.
- Scoring sheets: To track points scored at the end of the game.
Gameplay
- Card Distribution: At the beginning, each player receives seven cards.
- Game Phase:
- On your turn, draw a card from either the draw pile or the discard area (which consists of discarded cards).
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Then, you must discard one card back to the discard area, maintaining a hand of exactly seven cards.
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End of the Game: The game ends when the discard area contains ten cards.
Scoring
- At the end of the game, each player evaluates their hand based on the points and effects indicated on the cards.
- Many cards have bonus or penalty effects that are activated in combination with other cards.
- Combinations of cards are crucial: certain cards become particularly valuable when combined with specific others or help to increase or adjust the value of other cards significantly.
Strategic Tips
- Finding Combinations: Recognizing potent synergies and combinations early can optimize your hand's value.
- Observe Opponents: Pay attention to what other players discard to gauge their strategy and potentially counter it.
- Flexibility: Being flexible and willing to switch strategies if better opportunities arise can be beneficial.
Fantasy Realms provides a lot of variation and depth with its variety of combinations and evolving tactical considerations. Enjoy discovering the most powerful hand!
