How to Play
Master the tactical battlefield in Castles & Sigils
🎯 Objective
Destroy your opponent's Castle to win the game. Each player starts with a castle on opposite sides of the battlefield.
- ✓ Deploy units to attack the enemy castle
- ✓ Use spells and traps strategically
- ✓ Build defenses to protect your own castle
🔄 Turn Structure
Draw
Draw cards from your deck
Play
Play cards (costs mana)
Move
Move your units on the grid
Attack
Attack enemies in range
🃏 Card Types
⚔️ Units
Units are the core of your army. Deploy them to the battlefield to attack enemies and defend your castle.
✨ Spells
Spells are instant-use cards that create powerful effects. They can damage enemies, buff allies, or manipulate the battlefield.
🏗️ Buildings
Buildings are static structures that provide persistent effects. They can attack, defend, summon units, or provide utility.
💣 Traps
Traps are hidden cards that trigger when enemies meet certain conditions. Place them strategically to surprise your opponent!
⚡ Combat System
Attack Types
Melee
Can only attack adjacent units (range 1)
Ranged
Can attack from distance, uses ammo
Caster
Magic attacks from range, uses mana
Shield System
🛡️ Magic Shield
Resistant to Magic (50% damage) • Weak to Melee (200% damage)
🛡️ Melee Shield
Resistant to Melee (50% damage) • Weak to Magic (200% damage)
Unit Resources
Mana
Casters use mana for magic attacks. When depleted, they switch to weak melee attacks. Units can spend a turn to regenerate mana.
Ammo
Ranged units use ammo for attacks. When depleted, they switch to weak melee attacks. Units can spend a turn to reload.
👣 Movement
Straight
Moves in 4 directions
Diagonal
Moves in 4 diagonal directions
Both
Moves in all 8 directions
Movement Steps: Each unit has a movement value determining how many tiles it can move per turn. Terrain can affect movement cost - swamps slow you down, roads speed you up!
🎮 Game Modes
Standard 1v1
Classic head-to-head battle. Destroy your opponent's castle to win.
2v2 Teams
Partner up! Work together to defeat the enemy team's castles.
Free for All
Every player for themselves. Last castle standing wins!
Castle Defense
Defenders protect their castle while attackers try to destroy it within a time limit.
Capture the Flag
Capture enemy flags and return them to your base. First to reach the target wins!
💀Dungeon Crawl
The Dungeon is a roguelike PvE mode where you descend through increasingly deadly floors. There are no decks here — just your hero, the loot you find, and your will to survive. Death is permanent.
🔥 How It Works
Enter the Dungeon
Start a run solo or with up to 4 players. Your hero begins with base stats — no cards, no deck.
Fight Through Rooms
Each floor has procedurally generated combat rooms with enemy parties that scale in difficulty.
Loot & Equip
Find chests containing equipment (weapon, armor, gloves, boots) and consumables (potions, scrolls).
Descend Deeper
Clear the floor and descend. Enemies gain more HP and attack with each level. How deep can you go?
⚗️ Equipment & Items
Weapon
Boost attack, grant range, or add ammo
Armor
Increase HP and add shields
Gloves
Enhance attack and apply effects
Boots
Improve movement speed
Consumables
Potions heal HP, restore mana or ammo, or apply temporary effects. Use them wisely — they're one-time use.
Rarity Matters
Items come in Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities. Higher rarity = stronger bonuses and unique effects.
📈 Depth Scaling
The dungeon grows more dangerous with each floor:
×1.15
Enemy HP / floor
×1.10
Enemy ATK / floor
💰 +XP/Gold
Better rewards deeper
🩸 Dungeon Survival Tips
- ☠Equip gear as soon as you find it — empty slots are wasted potential
- ☠Save consumables for boss floors and dire situations
- ☠A shield can save your life — match the shield type to enemy attack types
- ☠Co-op is easier — bring friends to share the pain
- ☠Retreat is not an option. Only the strong emerge from the abyss.
💡 Beginner Tips
- ★Start with a balanced deck - include units, spells, and at least one building
- ★Control the center of the battlefield for strategic advantage
- ★Save some mana for defensive spells or traps
- ★Use terrain to your advantage - high ground and cover matter!
- ★Focus on one card type weakness to counter your opponent
- ★Protect your ranged units with melee defenders
- ★Don't overextend - a slow push is often better than an all-in rush