How to Play

Master the strategic depths of Tensor: Eco with this comprehensive rule set.

Game Overview

Tensor: Eco is a two-player strategic trading card game where players build decks and compete to control the board. Each player uses Energy to play cards, activate abilities, and deploy Creatures and Structures onto the field.

The goal is to reduce your opponent's Life Points to zero while managing your own resources and maintaining board control.

Game Setup

  1. Shuffle your deck and place it face down in your deck zone.
  2. Draw your starting hand of 5 cards.
  3. Begin at 20 Life Points and set your starting Energy to 1.
  4. Decide who goes first by any agreed method (coin flip, rock-paper-scissors, etc.).

Card Types

Creature Cards

Creatures can attack and defend. They have Power (attacking capability) and Toughness (defensive capability). When a creature's Toughness reaches 0, it is destroyed and sent to the discard pile.

Structure Cards

Structures provide ongoing effects or abilities. They cannot attack but often provide powerful utility or protection for your other cards.

Instant Cards

Instants can be played at any time, even during your opponent's turn. Use them strategically to disrupt plays or protect your board state.

Turn Structure

  1. 1. DrawDraw one card from your deck at the start of each turn.
  2. 2. EnergyIncrease your Energy by 1 (up to maximum of 10).
  3. 3. MainPlay cards, activate abilities, and deploy cards to the field. You can play cards as long as you have Energy equal to or greater than the card's cost.
  4. 4. AttackDeclare attackers. Your opponent may declare blockers. Resolve combat damage.
  5. 5. EndEnd your turn. Your opponent's turn begins.

Winning the Game

You win the game if:

  • ✓Your opponent's Life Points reach 0 or below.
  • ✓Your opponent must draw a card from an empty deck.
  • ✓A special win condition on one of your cards is met.

Advanced Concepts

Tensor Synergy

Some cards create "Tensor connections" when played together. These cards become more powerful when linked, providing unique strategic opportunities.

Energy Management

Efficiently managing your Energy is crucial. Spending all your Energy early leaves you vulnerable, while saving too much wastes potential tempo.

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