No, seriously. Why aren’t you playing it? Is it the TV show? I know the show is atrocious, but the card game is fantastic!
You might remember a little card game called Duel Masters. This game came out ages ago, and was swiftly buried by Yugioh.
Jump ahead, and it’s back with a new name! And what does it play like? Well I guess the best way to describe it is “Magic-lite”
The goal of the game is to break your opponents five shields, and pummel him into oblivion! This is done by attacking those shields with creatures. Creatures are played by spending mana. Any card in your hand can be put down in your mana zone, which is a bit different than playing lands in Magic.
There are five “civilizations” in Kaijudo; Light, Fire, Darkness, Nature, and Water. Each is represented by a different color, and each has its own specialties.
The Magic:The Gathering similarities end there, however, and Kaijudo comes into its own as a unique game.
When a creature attacks, it can attack either your opponent’s shield directly, or a tapped creature they control. You don’t get to block with a creatures, unless they have the “blocker” ability.
What this does is force you to think about the risks of committing your creatures to an attack. you can be aggressive and try to down your opponent’s shields quickly, but then those attackers are vulnerable to attack on your opponent’s next turn! This keeps things fast paced, and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I could go on all day about all the mechanics, but that’s not what we’re here for! I for one, love playing Kaijudo. Yes, it’s simpler than the dominant CCGs out there, but it packs a nice little punch, and the rules are very easy to learn for new players. It combines elements of two of my favorite card games, Magic and a little bit of World of Warcraft, to create a fast-paced and satisfying whole. Do yourself a favor, and stop into GG for a free sample deck, and learn how to play! You might just be surprised!
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