“Skytear Horde” is a fast-paced card game where players take on the roles of heroes defending a portal from hordes of monsters. It can be played solo, cooperatively, or competitively. The game is inspired by MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) video games, focusing on strategic card play and resource management.

Goal

The primary goal of “Skytear Horde” is to protect your portal from being overwhelmed by enemy forces. Players must manage their decks to summon heroes, cast spells, and deploy tactics to fend off waves of attackers. If the portal is destroyed, the game is lost. Conversely, if players successfully defend their portal while defeating the enemy forces and their leaders, they win the game.

Gameplay Mechanics

1. Deck-Building: Each player has a deck representing their faction, full of heroes, minions, spells, and other resources. Players customize their decks to suit their strategies before the game begins.
2. Waves of Enemies: Each round, new enemy cards are drawn and placed into lanes, simulating a horde advancing toward the players’ portal. Players must strategically deploy their cards to each lane to prevent enemies from reaching the portal.
3. Lane Combat: The game board is divided into lanes where combat occurs. Players and enemies battle in these lanes, with the goal of clearing the lanes of threats before they can damage the portal.
4. Resource Management: Players must carefully manage resources, such as energy, to play cards and activate abilities. Efficient resource use is critical to maintaining a strong defense.
5. Heroic Actions and Abilities: Heroes in the players’ decks have unique abilities that can turn the tide of battle. Knowing when and where to deploy these heroes is key to surviving the onslaught.
6. Cooperative Play: In cooperative mode, players work together, combining their strengths to repel the hordes. They must coordinate their actions and share resources to protect the portal.
7. Competitive Mode: In competitive mode, players can also face off against each other, where one player takes control of the enemy horde, adding a layer of strategic depth and challenge.

“Skytear Horde” offers a rich tactical experience where every decision counts. Players must balance immediate threats with long-term strategies, making each game session unique and challenging. Whether played solo, cooperatively, or competitively, the game emphasizes planning, adaptability, and teamwork.

Overall, “Skytear Horde” is an engaging and challenging card game that appeals to fans of strategic, deck-building games with a strong theme and immersive gameplay.

The French translation of the board game “Skytear Horde” was handled by “The Rulebook Translator” a professional company specializing in translating board games into French, on behalf of the French publisher Matagot.