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Sorcery: Contested Realm

Sorcery: Contested Realm

2022·Rafael Novellino, Erik Olofsson, Nickolas Reynolds

Videos
23
Creators
9

Mainly playthroughs and reviews. Sorcery: Contested Realm is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 4 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 7 recorded sessions, 3 unboxings, and 5 other videos.

2 players
15 - 90 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

Two players take the roles of Avatars, assemble their own decks, and then cast a variety of elemental spells, summon powerful minions, and shape the world around them from their Atlas to increase their dominance and ultimately banish their foe. Sorcery is a realm contested by Avatars with one goal: to be the last Avatar standing. In order to win, a player must first put their opponent's Avatar at Death's Door by reducing its life total to 0. After that, the player must then deliver the final Death Blow to the dying Avatar, which rewards them with the win. A player also wins if their opponent attempts to draw a card from an empty deck-either the Atlas or Spellbook- or if their opponent surrenders. Sorcery: Contested Realm is played over a series of turns. Players take their turn, one at a time, following 3 phases: Start Phase Untap Step: Untap your Avatar, minions, and relics. Draw Step: Draw a card from your Spellbook or Atlas. If you are the first player, skip this step on your first turn of the game. Start Step: "At the start of turn" abilities trigger. Main Phase You may, in any order: Cast spells; Activate abilities; Interact with relics; Move with a minion; Attack with a minion; End Phase Rest Step: Remove damage from all minions. End Step: "Until the end of turn" abilities end, and the turn passes to your opponent.

Sorcery: Contested Realm

Watch first

Learn to play

Sealed Play: Sorcery Contested Realm TCG8:34

Sealed Play: Sorcery Contested Realm TCG

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Review

#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm1:46:50

#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm

Game Brain Podcast

Game Brain Podcast

Watch it played

Flamecaller vs. Waveshaper! Getting Started with Sorcery: Contested Realm Precon Gameplay!48:21

Flamecaller vs. Waveshaper! Getting Started with Sorcery: Contested Realm Precon Gameplay!

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Which Sorcery: Contested Realm video should I watch?

Sorcery: Contested Realm has 23 videos from 9 creators: 4 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 7 playthroughs, 3 unboxings and 5 other videos. They date from 2022 to September 2026.

To learn the rules, start with "Sealed Play: Sorcery Contested Realm TCG" by SorceryTCG, which runs 9 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm" by Game Brain Podcast. 4 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Flamecaller vs. Waveshaper! Getting Started with Sorcery: Contested Realm Precon Gameplay!" by SorceryTCG, one of 7 playthroughs.

If you like it, try Tortuga 2199, Star Realms: Frontiers, For Glory or Hero Realms, which share several of its mechanics.

All videos

Avatar of Water vs. Imposter - Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay!Playthrough29:09

Avatar of Water vs. Imposter - Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay!

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Rob Rips Sorcery contested Realm GothicReview22:19

Rob Rips Sorcery contested Realm Gothic

Rob's Tabletop World

Rob's Tabletop World

Are YOU ready for Grand Contests?2:48

Are YOU ready for Grand Contests?

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Sorcery Grand Contest DC 2026 Finals - Necromancer vs Persecutor23:08

Sorcery Grand Contest DC 2026 Finals - Necromancer vs Persecutor

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Events Like This Are the Heart of Sorcery3:05

Events Like This Are the Heart of Sorcery

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

#257 Sorcery: Contested RealmReview1:46:50

#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm

Game Brain Podcast

Game Brain Podcast

How To Play Sorcery: Contested Realm (with Matt and Jordan)How to play57:33

How To Play Sorcery: Contested Realm (with Matt and Jordan)

Game Brain Podcast

Game Brain Podcast

As the Prophecy Foretold! Seer vs. Ironclad: Sorcery: Contested Realm GameplayPlaythrough17:33

As the Prophecy Foretold! Seer vs. Ironclad: Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

2026 Sorcery: Contested Realm Organized PlayInterview7:52

2026 Sorcery: Contested Realm Organized Play

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Sorcery: Gothic – New Rules And Mechanics Explained | A Masterclass In Good Vs EvilHow to play4:04

Sorcery: Gothic – New Rules And Mechanics Explained | A Masterclass In Good Vs Evil

Tabletop Goodness

Tabletop Goodness

What is Sorcery TCG and why should you care?Review4:43

What is Sorcery TCG and why should you care?

Tabletop Goodness

Tabletop Goodness

Sorcery Contested Realms Starter Box IS AWESOMEReview11:02

Sorcery Contested Realms Starter Box IS AWESOME

theMCGuiRE review

theMCGuiRE review

Sealed Play: Sorcery Contested Realm TCG8:34

Sealed Play: Sorcery Contested Realm TCG

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

How To Play Sorcery: Contested Realm (with Matt and Jordan)57:33

How To Play Sorcery: Contested Realm (with Matt and Jordan)

Game Brain Podcast

Game Brain Podcast

Beginner's Guide to Sorcery: Contested Realm13:04

Beginner's Guide to Sorcery: Contested Realm

Game Nerdz

Game Nerdz

Sorcery: Gothic – New Rules And Mechanics Explained | A Masterclass In Good Vs Evil4:04

Sorcery: Gothic – New Rules And Mechanics Explained | A Masterclass In Good Vs Evil

Tabletop Goodness

Tabletop Goodness

#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm1:46:50

#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm

Game Brain Podcast

Game Brain Podcast

Sorcery Contested Realms Starter Box IS AWESOME11:02

Sorcery Contested Realms Starter Box IS AWESOME

theMCGuiRE review

theMCGuiRE review

What is Sorcery TCG and why should you care?4:43

What is Sorcery TCG and why should you care?

Tabletop Goodness

Tabletop Goodness

Rob Rips Sorcery contested Realm Gothic22:19

Rob Rips Sorcery contested Realm Gothic

Rob's Tabletop World

Rob's Tabletop World

Flamecaller vs. Waveshaper! Getting Started with Sorcery: Contested Realm Precon Gameplay!48:21

Flamecaller vs. Waveshaper! Getting Started with Sorcery: Contested Realm Precon Gameplay!

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Sorcery TCG League Season Two - Finals (Gameplay Video)1:28:26

Sorcery TCG League Season Two - Finals (Gameplay Video)

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

As the Prophecy Foretold! Seer vs. Ironclad: Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay17:33

As the Prophecy Foretold! Seer vs. Ironclad: Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

BUDGET Sorcery: Contested Realm GAMEPLAY - Stealth vs Auras29:38

BUDGET Sorcery: Contested Realm GAMEPLAY - Stealth vs Auras

KitchenTableTCG

KitchenTableTCG

Introducing Sorcery TCG, Part 1: First Play3:04:38

Introducing Sorcery TCG, Part 1: First Play

Avatar of Water vs. Imposter - Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay!29:09

Avatar of Water vs. Imposter - Sorcery: Contested Realm Gameplay!

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Introduction to Sorcery Contested Realm TCG: Fire vs. Earth27:39

Introduction to Sorcery Contested Realm TCG: Fire vs. Earth

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

Sorcery TCG: α Kickstarter Booster Box Opening46:08

Sorcery TCG: α Kickstarter Booster Box Opening

Rüniverse

Rüniverse

Sorcery Contested Realm Pack Opening | Booster Box Giveaway!43:20

Sorcery Contested Realm Pack Opening | Booster Box Giveaway!

Game Nerdz

Game Nerdz

Sorcery TCG: Kickstarter Starter Set Opening (Includes 1 Booster!)14:35

Sorcery TCG: Kickstarter Starter Set Opening (Includes 1 Booster!)

Rüniverse

Rüniverse

Beginner Battlemage: Sorcery TCG Community Spotlight with the Winning Agenda26:28

Beginner Battlemage: Sorcery TCG Community Spotlight with the Winning Agenda

SorceryTCG

SorceryTCG

2026 Sorcery: Contested Realm Organized Play7:52

2026 Sorcery: Contested Realm Organized Play

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SorceryTCG

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About Sorcery: Contested Realm

From BoardGameGeek:

Two players take the roles of Avatars, assemble their own decks, and then cast a variety of elemental spells, summon powerful minions, and shape the world around them from their Atlas to increase their dominance and ultimately banish their foe. Sorcery is a realm contested by Avatars with one goal: to be the last Avatar standing. In order to win, a player must first put their opponent's Avatar at Death's Door by reducing its life total to 0. After that, the player must then deliver the final Death Blow to the dying Avatar, which rewards them with the win. A player also wins if their opponent attempts to draw a card from an empty deck-either the Atlas or Spellbook- or if their opponent surrenders. Sorcery: Contested Realm is played over a series of turns. Players take their turn, one at a time, following 3 phases: Start Phase Untap Step: Untap your Avatar, minions, and relics. Draw Step: Draw a card from your Spellbook or Atlas. If you are the first player, skip this step on your first turn of the game. Start Step: "At the start of turn" abilities trigger. Main Phase You may, in any order: Cast spells; Activate abilities; Interact with relics; Move with a minion; Attack with a minion; End Phase Rest Step: Remove damage from all minions. End Step: "Until the end of turn" abilities end, and the turn passes to your opponent.

Designers

Rafael Novellino, Erik Olofsson, Nickolas Reynolds

Artists

Francesca Baerald, Melissa Benson, Adam Burke, Santiago Caruso, Liz Danforth, Jeff Easley, Vasily Ermolaev, Mattias Frisk and 18 more

Publisher

Erik's Curiosa Limited

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