CardFight!! Vanguard^*

CardFight!! Vanguard is a Japanese collectible card game from Bushiroad for two players, launched alongside the anime series of the same name.

What's it about?

Each player builds their own deck and faces off in a duel. Your central unit, the Vanguard, stands in for you on the board. The goal is to deal six points of damage to your opponent's Vanguard.

How it plays

You call extra units as Rear Guards to attack or support. When you attack, you flip the top card and look for triggers that add power and effects.

1. Stand and draw a card.
2. Ride a new unit and call more.
3. Attack, guard, and run the drive check.

An early hit can even help, since cards in the damage zone unlock special actions.

What's inside?

• Custom decks built from collectible cards
• Units across several grades
• Trigger cards with effects

Who is it for?

This game suits fans of collectible card games and the anime. It thrives on deck building and trading new cards. Casual players may find the entry a bit clunky.

Conclusion

A solid dueling card game with strong collecting appeal. If deck building is not your thing, stick to a fixed set.