2021Hashimoto Atsushi (橋本淳志)
- Videos
- 21
- Creators
- 11
2 - 5 players20 minLight weight

2026
From BoardGameGeek
Rules of Sacred Realm is a high-intensity multiplayer fantasy card game set in the magical academies of Elysia. The core idea of the game is shared fate: your team shares one pool of Vitality, so every decision matters - every strike, spell, and sacrifice changes the battle for everyone. Players draw from a shared 150-card deck to battle each other and drain opponents' Vitality to zero. The combat system is built around two main card types - Combat and Spell - each one giving players meaningful ways to react, counter, and shift momentum. The game is easy to learn, but allows deep skill expression and replay. Blending strategic depth with fast-paced dueling, Rules of Sacred Realm challenges players to balance power, intuition, and risk in every turn. -description from the designer
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Rules of Sacred Realm has 4 videos from 4 creators: 1 review, 1 how-to-play guide, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from April to June 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Rules of Sacred Realm - Official How to Play. Complete, Concise, Clear Board Game Tutorial" by Meeple University, which runs 24 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Ring Side Report-Board Game Unboxing and Review of Rules of Sacred Realm!" by Throat Punch Games. To see it played, watch "Rules of Sacred Realm - Character Mode" by Board Game Lounge.
If you like it, try Tiger & Dragon, Twisted Fables, Mega Man Adventures or Middle-Earth Quest, which share several of its mechanics.
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2 - 5 players20 minLight weight
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From BoardGameGeek:
Rules of Sacred Realm is a high-intensity multiplayer fantasy card game set in the magical academies of Elysia. The core idea of the game is shared fate: your team shares one pool of Vitality, so every decision matters - every strike, spell, and sacrifice changes the battle for everyone. Players draw from a shared 150-card deck to battle each other and drain opponents' Vitality to zero. The combat system is built around two main card types - Combat and Spell - each one giving players meaningful ways to react, counter, and shift momentum. The game is easy to learn, but allows deep skill expression and replay. Blending strategic depth with fast-paced dueling, Rules of Sacred Realm challenges players to balance power, intuition, and risk in every turn. -description from the designer