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Learn to Play

From first shuffle to first adventure. Choose your path to mastery.

Choose Your Path

5 minutes

Quick Start

Get the basics in one read. Perfect for players who want to jump in fast.

Learn by doing

Interactive Tutorial

Master mechanics through carnival games. No reading required.

Full reference

Deep Dive

Comprehensive mechanics for those who want to understand everything.

Explore Topics

Making Checks

The Target Card system and Draw Range results

The Four Roles

Martial, Caster, Defender, and Support

Combat Basics

Turn structure, actions, and damage

Powers & Abilities

The Power Pile and special abilities

Building Characters

Step-by-step character creation

Play Now

Jump in with pre-made characters

Ready to Start?

We recommend starting with the Quick Start guide—you'll be ready to play in 5 minutes.