The Phalanx System

Phalanx is more than just a single game. It is an open, versatile tactical system designed to be played with a standard deck of cards.

Core System: Phalanx

The Phalanx core tactical system provides the fundamental mechanics for formation-based combat. It includes:

• Battlefield Grids: Organizing forces into tactical columns.
• Suit Identity: Unique mechanical identities for Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, and Clubs.
• Overflow Damage: Strategic damage cascading through columns.
• Strategic Deployment: Alternating placement to build a winning formation.

Official Game Formats

The Phalanx system is deployed through specialized formats, each tailored for different play styles.

Phalanx: Duel

Phalanx: Duel is the beating heart of the Phalanx ecosystem. It is the head-to-head competitive format and the canonical basis for Official Phalanx Ranked play.

• Objective: Defeat your opponent by depleting their LP or destroying their formation.
• Structure: Two-player, high-stakes tactical card duel.
• Official Ranked: Phalanx: Duel is the only format certified for Official Phalanx Ranked systems.

Phalanx: Arena

Phalanx: Arena is a multiplayer expansion of the system, supporting more than two participants in free-for-all or team-based tactical combat.

Phalanx: Siege

Phalanx: Siege is a scenario-driven format where players take on specialized tactical challenges, either cooperatively or competitively, within predefined game states and mission objectives.

Openness and Governance

The Phalanx system is designed for community innovation. While the core engine is open source, official competitive play and the Official Phalanx Ranked certification are governed to ensure consistent standards across the ecosystem.

For official policies and certification, visit: https://phalanxduel.com