Announcing the Anarkand Trading Card Game

I am pleased to announce the The Anarkand Trading Card Game (Anarkand TCG), a new strategy-focussed trading card game currently in development. Designed for both competitive and casual audiences, Anarkand TCG brings a fresh perspective to the genre with a rich science-fantasy setting, innovative mechanics, and a broad scope of strategic options.

Anarkand TCG supports two-player matches as its primary format, while also offering a Space Wars Arena Mode for up to four players. Battles unfold across diverse environments, including alien worlds, deep space, and fortified strongholds. The game incorporates multiple layers of strategy, such as attacking, defending, countering, fortification, and stealth, as well as the use of traps, spacecraft, motherships, and faction-driven strategy.

Players can build their crew and fleet ( Deck ) from a multitude of different factions, each with unique strengths, weaknesses, and signature abilities. Additionally, the game will feature various creature and character archetypes, ranging from advanced mechs and insectoid swarms to legendary Anarkian beasts and god-like entities. This variety ensures a dynamic and highly customizable gameplay experience.

Tournament play will allow for competitive depth, while casual play provides an accessible entry point for newcomers. The game is designed to reward careful planning, adaptability, and tactical execution, making every match a unique contest of skill and foresight. With an ever-expanding card collection, Anarkand TCG will continue to grow, introducing new strategies, mechanics, and story-driven content.

Further details, including release timelines, previews, and community initiatives, will be shared in the coming months. I look forward forward to inviting players into the evolving universe of Anarkand.

Stephen Purdon - Anarkand creator.