The title 'Challengers of the Realm' in large, metallic, silver and gold letters.

A collection of four card game boxes and one larger box for the 'Challengers of the Realm' trading card game, featuring colorful illustrations of characters and scenes from the game.

Cards now available!

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Screenshot of a video game store page for 'Challengers Of The Realm TCG,' showing promotional images of game cards and artwork with game title, developer, and publisher information.

Play the demo now on steam!

Experience the gameplay for yourself in our Steam Demo! Walkthrough the tutorial and then play games with 1 of 2 decks against the AI. Backing our project will help us develop the full game and have a true 1 to 1 experience both Physical and Digital!

A map of the fantasy land of ILEYDRIA with various regions.

A fierce animated character in combat-ready stance, wielding a curved knife and clad in dark clothing with metallic arm armor and glowing yellow eyes.

what is challengers

Challengers of the Realm is a strategic trading card game set in the Kingdom of Ileydria, where players build decks using Heroes, Tools, Banners, Instants, and Locations to outmaneuver their opponents. The game features a unique resource system called Grace, which fuels powerful abilities and determines a player’s ability to act each turn, adding a layer of tactical decision-making. Decks range from 40 to 80 cards, following specific rarity and guild composition rules, ensuring balanced and dynamic gameplay. With four distinct guilds offering diverse playstyles and a blend of familiar and innovative mechanics, Challengers of the Realm delivers an immersive and competitive TCG experience.

A booster pack of Challengers of the Realm with a cartoon character on the front, and a collectible card titled Shield Guardian with artwork of a warrior holding a sword and a shield, featuring stats and flavor text.

A steampunk-style houseboat with vintage gears, clocks, and pipes on the water, with a city skyline in the background.

just the beginning

A fantasy-style map of the region of Ileydria that shows various locations such as Capital City, Torvayn, Neroi, Sevit, Uldrian, Ebonwood Forest, Aldintine, Hallowed Cave, and the Gilded Desert, with mountain ranges, forests, deserts, and roads illustrated.

The World of Ileydria is expanding! Our team is bringing Challengers of the Realm to life through a digital trading card game, an animated series, novels, comics, and more. With immersive lore, dynamic gameplay, and an ever-growing universe, fans can dive deep, uncover hidden connections, and theorize about the future of this epic fantasy world for years to come!

Book cover titled "Challengers of the Realm" showing four animated characters in action poses with weapons, set against a cloudy sky background.

novel #1 out now!

It’s official! You can start your journey into Ileydria with the first novel in the series! The paperback version is available via Amazon, Advantage Books, and coming soon to retail stores.

Synopsis:

For a thousand years, the Kingdom of Ileydria has flourished under the blessing of the Everlight. The ancient power of Incada flows, strengthening weapons, powering cities, and binding the four guilds in unity. Envoys, Originators, Weavers, and Bringers work as one, guardians of a peace forged from the ashes of the dark times.

Every year, Guild members compete in the Challengers of the Realm Tournament—a spectacle that draws crowds from across the kingdom. The trials are legendary: individual duels that test raw skill, cooperative events that forge unbreakable teams, and the grand Battle Royale where only one guild can claim ultimate victory.

Four first-year students will face every challenge the tournament can offer. The training is relentless. The competition is fierce. And in the grand arenas, they'll discover what it takes to become champions.

In a kingdom built on the foundation of ancient power and hard-won peace, the next generation is about to prove themselves.

Tabletop board game setup with cards, dice, a game board, and various deck cards, including a digital timer and reference cards for game mechanics, with game components labeled Incada and challengers.

Play now on tts!

Battle, strategize, and master the game on Steam! Jump into CotR on Tabletop Simulator, build your deck, and challenge friends or rivals. Ready to prove your skills?

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