Free browser card game

Aether Vanguard

Six turns. Three lanes. Your next move.

Build a twelve-card deck and fight for two of three locations in a fading fantasy world. Read each location’s rules, spend your energy, and decide where to commit your strongest cards.

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No download or account needed to start. Mouse and touch controls.

A turn-four battle at Lowspire Market, Free Harbor and Crucible of Trials, with cards in hand and an End Turn button. — Actual gameplay. Each location changes how you plan your turn.

Learn by playing

Start with guided battles, then explore the story campaign and single-player matches against AI opponents. The optional opening story is available in How to Play.

How to play

Drag a card from your hand into a lane. Inspect cards and locations to read their effects, then end your turn when you are ready. Win two of the three lanes to take the match. Fullscreen is useful on smaller screens.

Where did your first match become confusing?

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