UNIVERSUS
Learn To Play
Getting Started with UniVersus
Welcome to UniVersus, where universes collide and heroes rise!
In UniVersus, you can create decks featuring your favorite characters from anime and manga, video games, animation, and more.
The first thing you'll need to play UniVersus is your own deck, and there's a number of ways to get one—you'll need 1 Character card + a 60-card deck, and here's where to start!
Building Your Deck
There are a number of ways to get your first UniVersus deck, so let's look at the options available.
A Starter Deck contains a ready-to-play 60-card deck, featuring one Character card. They also include a "how to play" QR code, and are designed around simpler mechanics to help you pick up the game more easily. Grab a Starter Deck and take your first steps into the world of UniVersus!
You might also see past products named "Clash Decks"—these are similar to Starter Decks, but some older "Clash Decks" may contain only fifty cards focusing on that character's particular strengths–be sure to check the box. If it does contain fifty cards, they are legal in Standard as long as the deck remains unchanged and in rotation.
Challenger Series decks are competitive right out of the box, featuring a ready-to-play 60-card deck, and one or more Character cards. A Challenger Series deck is designed for more experienced players who are familiar with CCGs and more advanced mechanics. If a particular character looks cool, check out a Challenger Series deck!
A booster pack contains 11 cards, and a booster box contains 24 booster packs. Expand your collection, discover exciting new strategies, and enhance your gameplay. Each pack contains a randomized assortment of cards, offering a thrilling way to upgrade your deck or build a new one from scratch. Whether you’re chasing rare and powerful cards or exploring fresh combinations, the possibilities are endless!
Card Types
In UniVersus, your deck is your arsenal, and every card is a step toward victory. Whether you're launching devastating attacks, defending with unyielding resolve, or setting up the perfect combo, each card type has a crucial role to play.
No matter your playstyle, there’s a card waiting to make your mark. Ready to shuffle up and show the competition what you’ve got?
Let’s go!
CHARACTER
Your Character card is who you play as in UniVersus, and a key component of your deck's strategy. Every character has unique abilities and deck-building symbols that change the way you play, making every card in your deck that much more useful. Choose a character because they're cool, but also take a look at their individual properties so you know how best to use them!
FOUNDATION
You can easily recognize Foundation cards by the grey text box. Foundations are your main resource in UniVersus, allowing you to help check/play higher-difficulty cards, defend against faster and harder attacks, or use their unique abilities to give yourself an edge while attacking or defending.
ATTACK
You can't win if you don't use your Attack cards, which are identified by the orange text box. Attacks are exactly what they sound like: cards that deal direct damage or cause negative effects to an opponent or their resources. Attacks also feature unique bonuses and costs, so be sure you're picking the right move for the right situation!
ASSET
Identified by the green text box, Asset cards are essentially "tools and equipment" used by your character—while they cannot be used/committed to pass checks to play a card–they can be used for a variety of different effects, whether it's to heal from damage, boost an Attack's speed or damage, or to tighten up your defense.
ACTION
If your card has a blue text box it's an Action card! Actions must be played from your hand on the specific step they show: for example, an Action card that says "Enhance" must be played during the Enhance step, whether it's yours or your opponent's. Action cards work great as "surprises" that can shift the flow of combat in your favor.
BACKUP
Some characters specialize in bringing their whole crew along, which you'll see in Backup cards with pink text boxes. Acting as "support characters," Backups form a small army for your main Character card, adding another target for your Rival to focus on while also sometimes having individual benefits of their own!
Official Learn to Play
Now that you've got your cards, let's get started!
Check out this video showing the step-by-step process of setting up your play space, and how to play cards.
Find A Community Near You
Want to level up your game?
Playing at official UniVersus Gaming Network (UGN) stores lets you get exclusive cards as well as earn loyalty points which can be exchanged for sweet swag!
Our digital community is friendly and welcoming to new players, hop onto our Discord or Facebook groups and you’ll find someone that can guide you through your UniVersus journey!
Ready to Jump In? Take a UniVersus Demo Today!
New to UniVersus? No worries!
Whether you're a seasoned card game pro or completely new to the scene, taking a demo makes it easy to get started.
In just a few minutes, you’ll master the basics, throw down with your favorite characters, and experience the thrill of strategic battles that bring your favorite franchises to life.
Our community is always eager to help provide tips, advice, and guidance on your journey!