Masters Forge is a competitive tabletop card game where rival smiths test their craft in the Great Contest of the Forge. It is fast to learn and deep in decision making. Each Strike is a moment of pressure as players decide whether to play safe Commons or risk powerful Masterworks.
Four crafts shape the contest. Swords favour precision and direct strength. Axes favour momentum and bold plays. Armour rewards stability and careful timing. Shields excel at disruption, protection, and control.


Each Day is made of short Strikes. You play a Common, optionally upgrade with a Masterwork, then reveal to see who claims the Order. Every Strike is a choice between patience and ambition.
Turn steps:
1. Prepare your hand
2. Play a Common face and or Masterwork down
3. Choose card to reveal and compare crafts
4. Resolve the Order, collect any renown and refill your hand
Masters Forge is in active development with regular play testing, art production, and system refinement. Below is a clear view of the current status.
Core Rules
Version 1 locked. Under continuous refinement through internal and external play tests.
Common Deck
Full distribution and balance locked for v1.
Guild Duel Mode
Two player competitive mode locked for v1.
Art Production
Renders for play testing created. Search for artist started
Play Testing
External play testing has begun.
Next Milestones
Artist found to illustrate cards, looking for a publisher.