Indie · 2026
Swords, Arrows & Shields
Swords, Arrows & Shields is a 2D card game that blends luck and strategy through a distinctive tarot-inspired design. Players compete over 10 rounds, aiming to outscore opponents by forming sets of Major Arcana cards with matching colors. Each turn consists of two phases: the Minor Phase and the Major Phase. In the Minor Phase, players play a Minor Arcana card—Swords, Arrows, or Shields—to generate the cost needed for the Major Phase. These three types interact in a rock-paper-scissors dynamic, adding depth to strategy as players must choose and manage their cards wisely. If a player’s Minor Arcana beats the opponent’s, they gain the full cost; if defeated, only half; and if the same type is played, both receive the full cost. Playing Swords, Arrows & Shields grants an automatic 10 cost. In the Major Phase, players use this cost to play Major Arcana cards, aiming to create powerful sets for points. The player with the strongest sets after 10 rounds wins.