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Collectible cards come to life in this tactics and CCG hybrid! Collect cards, build decks, and challenge players head to head on a Tactical Game Board. Play as Vikings, Pirates, Ninjas and more!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 776 reviews
Released: 2015-12-18
Developer: Red Team Games
Genres: Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 76%

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