Battle For Souls
- Designer Robert Burke
- Publisher Robert Burke Games
- Illustration Fra Angelico , Hans Baldung , Jean Benner , Richard Bergh , William Blake , Arnold Böcklin
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Battle For Souls, up to four players take sides as archangels of heaven or princes of hell, battling for the souls of humanity. You play cards representing temptation, virtue, sin, and relics to add holy or unholy points to souls, aiming to claim them for your side. The game mixes deck, bag, and pool building with hand management and push-your-luck elements, offering strategic depth and risk-reward decisions.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed at experienced players aged 14 and up who enjoy complex card games with thematic depth. With about 60 minutes playtime and a solo mode included, it suits those comfortable with hand and deck management mechanics and looking for a moderately challenging experience.
How It Works
Players choose heaven or hell and use cards like angels, demons, sin, and virtue to place holy or unholy points on souls. The core mechanics combine deck, bag, and pool building to develop your card set, while hand management and push your luck determine optimal card play. Securing souls grants victory points, and special cards can be bought to gain powerful effects and speed up soul collection.
What Makes It Special
Battle For Souls was nominated for the 2013 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game. Robert Burke blends team-based gameplay with strategic deck and bag building in a religious setting. Part of the Creatures family, it's also digitally available on TableTop Simulator and Tabletopia. Its mix of set collection, push your luck, and team mechanics distinguishes it from other card games.
Awards
2013
Pro
- Deep combination of deck, bag, and pool building
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Strategic hand management and push-your-luck elements
- 2013 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game nominee
Contra
- Requires experience with more complex card games
- 60-minute duration demands patience
- Religious theme may not appeal to everyone
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game centers on the struggle between the seven archangels of heaven and the seven princes of hell for the souls of humanity, set in a religious context involving heaven, hell, and purgatory.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on balancing holy and unholy points and gradually build your card set.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Battle For Souls includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets experienced players aged 14+, comfortable with deck and hand management.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its unique blend of deck, bag, and pool building combined with team play and push your luck stands out.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and age limit, it's better suited for experienced players rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Deck, bag, and pool building paired with hand management and push your luck are key mechanics.
Fazit
Battle For Souls is recommended for players seeking strategic card games with religious themes and team elements. The 60-minute playtime makes it suitable for game nights with experienced players.
