Lords of War: Orcs versus Dwarves^*

Lords of War: Orcs versus Dwarves is a tactical card game for two players. Two ready-made armies fight on a grid of cards.

What is it about?

You lay out your units card by card. Each card carries arrows on its edges and corners. These arrows show which neighbor cards it attacks. When a card's defence value is beaten, that unit is defeated.

How it plays

1. Draw a hand of 6 units from your army of 36 cards.
2. Play one card at the start of your turn.
3. Resolve combat using the attack arrows.
4. Then draw a fresh card or retreat a unit.

The two armies

• The Dwarves play defensively, with ranged cards and strong Berserkers.
• The Orcs attack hard and sacrifice units for an edge.

Who is it for?

The game is playable right out of the box, with no cards to buy. A match lasts about 30 minutes. It suits fans of fantasy and short tactical duels. The armies can be blended with other sets in the series.

Conclusion

A quick duel with a clear, spatial combat system. Players who like to plan and counter will have a lot of fun. Pure solo players should look elsewhere.