Ironwood

Ironwood immerses you in an epic and eternal struggle for supremacy between two distinct factions: the resolute Ironclad, industrious settlers of the iron mountains, and the fierce Woodwalkers, nimble shadows of the enchanting forests. As these two sides battle for control over the land, they fiercely seek the legendary Larimor Crystals—a mysterious substance brimming with untold energy. These coveted crystals lie hidden within the colossal mountains and scattered throughout the dense woodlands.

The tenacious Ironclad harness the essence of these crystals, transforming their powerful energy into fuel for their remarkable machines and inventions. Should they prevail, their giant forges will blanket Ironwood with relentless armies, establishing their absolute dominance.

On the other side, the cunning Woodwalkers tap into the raw magical power of the crystals to uncover and retrieve three ancient totems from secret ritual sites concealed in the mountains. Once these totems are gathered, their combined might will summon the Guardian, the revered protector of the woods, poised to vanquish the Ironclad for good.

The time has come to determine the outcome of this relentless clash.

Ironwood is a rules-light, highly asymmetric, card-driven tactical game designed for 1-2 players. In each round, players alternate drawing a total of 3 faction-specific cards to execute impactful action effects. These actions allow for positioning warbands, initiating combat, extracting crystals, granting temporary passive effects, and much more. During combat, players will use the same cards to bid for combat bonuses, inflict casualties, and enhance their warbands' Dominance value in a thrilling simultaneous showdown.

Experience the complete asymmetry of the two factions as they differ in play styles, decks, victory conditions, and even the terrains they can navigate.

As the Commander of the Ironclad, your mission is to establish forge foundations in the outer mountains. Gather enough crystals to construct these forges, and harness their power to secure your victory. As the Chieftain of the Woodwalkers, your goal is to locate ancient totems using Vision cards, clear the path by overcoming Ironclad warbands, and ultimately secure these sacred objects in the secluded forests beyond your rival's reach. The game concludes when you retrieve the third totem as the Chieftain, or build the third Forge as the Commander—leading to your triumphant victory.

Ironwood also offers a low-maintenance solo mode, allowing you to go up against either faction. Each solo opponent adheres to the same fundamental principles while incorporating unique elements that mirror their distinct faction traits.

Unleash your strategic prowess and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Ironwood today!