VARZ TCG Play Guide
VARZ TCG is currently in its Alpha version. We are actively refining the rules and card effects based on player feedback. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping VARZ TCG!
Learn VARZ TCG
A competitive trading card game where you command a Hero, deploy Spils, and control the battlefield using the VAZ resource system. Destroy your opponent's portals or reduce their Life to zero to claim victory.
Win Conditions
Destroy the portals that have appeared in Tokyo and protect the world. Win by achieving one of the following conditions.
Reduce Opponent's Life to 0
- • Starting Life: 12
- • Decreases through damage from heroes and spell cards
- • When Life reaches 0, your opponent loses immediately
Destroy All Portals
- • Portal distribution: 4 portals per land (8 total)
- • Damage portal health with attacks and spells
- • Destroy all portals on one land and your opponent loses immediately
Three Key Elements
VARZ is fought with three key elements. Master all three to become a true champion.
Summon Spils
Deploy units to the field and battle through abilities and synergies. Each Spil has unique skills that combine for powerful effects when coordinated properly.
Manipulate Position
Move on hex grid tiles to control the battlefield. Positioning determines what targets your units can reach and what abilities activate.
Destroy Portals
Break portals to deal damage and change the board state. Destroying portals reduces opponent life and can dramatically shift the momentum of battle.
Build Your Deck
A VARZ TCG deck consists of 48 cards across four distinct zones. Each zone serves a specific role on the battlefield.
The Hero card is double-sided — both faces are used in play, so it has no hidden reverse.
The VAZ Resource System
VAZ is the lifeblood of your strategy. Every action — summoning Spils, casting Commands, activating abilities — costs VAZ.
Generate VAZ
Place 2 Skill cards from your Skill Deck into the Skill Zone during your Level Up Phase each turn.
Spend VAZ
Spend VAZ to summon Spils, cast Command and Slash cards, or activate special abilities on your cards.
Sync / Unsync
When a unit acts, it becomes Synced (tapped). Unsynced units are ready to act. Units reset each Unsync Phase.
Turn Structure
Each turn follows a strict 7-phase sequence. Understanding the flow is key to building winning strategies.
Unsync Phase
Synced units unsync and become ready to act again. Effects that trigger on unsync resolve here.
Level Up Phase
Place 2 Skill cards from your deck into the Skill Zone to generate VAZ resources.
Draw Phase
Draw 1 card from your Main Deck. The first player does not draw on their first turn.
Start Phase
Triggered effects that activate at the start of your turn resolve here.
Main Phase
Cast spells, summon Spils, move units, activate abilities. Spend VAZ freely as long as you have resources.
Combat Phase
Sync units to attack adjacent enemies. Opponents may block with adjacent Unsynced units. Damage resolves simultaneously.
End Phase
Clean up effects and check hand size. Discard down to 7 cards if your hand exceeds the limit.
Combat System
Combat resolves in a clear sequence. Position your units, declare attacks, and break through your opponent's defenses.
Hex Battlefield
VARZ TCG uses a hex-grid battlefield where positioning is everything. Your unit's location determines what it can attack, who it can block, and which portals it protects.
Adjacency
Units can only attack, block, or interact with units in adjacent hexes.
Movement
Each unit may move once per turn to an adjacent hex. Plan your positions carefully.
Portal Placement
Portals occupy fixed hexes on your side of the field. Destroy all 4 to break through a land.
Six Attributes
Every card in VARZ belongs to one of six attributes. Each attribute has a distinct playstyle and color identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from new players about VARZ TCG rules and mechanics.
Rule Book
Learn the complete rules of VARZ TCG with our official rulebook and quick start guide.
VARZ TCG Rule Book
Complete official rulebook with detailed explanations of all game mechanics.
Quick Rule Guide (PDF)
Downloadable quick reference guide for learning the basics fast.
Quick Rule / Demo Play Video
This is a draft version, but we are publishing it early for your reference!
Play on Tabletop Simulator
Play VARZ TCG online with players around the world using Tabletop Simulator on Steam.
Subscribe to Workshop
Open the VARZ TCG Workshop mod link and click the green [+ Subscribe] button.
VARZ TCG WorkshopLaunch TTS
Click [Create] then [Multiplayer]. Go to [Workshop] tab and look for "VARZTCG_PlaytestEn".
Click to load the tableLoad & Play
Wait for assets to load. Use Search function on decks to draw cards.
F = Flip, R = Shuffle, Alt = ZoomPrint & Play
Download and print the cards to play VARZ TCG in person with friends.
Card Decks by Color
Playmat (A3)
Download the official VARZ TCG playmat for 1v1 or multiplayer games.
Find a Match
Looking for someone to play VARZ TCG with on Tabletop Simulator? Join our Discord community!
#tts-playtest Channel
Coordinate games and find opponents for Tabletop Simulator matches.
#game-discussion
Discuss strategies, share feedback, and talk about the game.
How to Find a Match
- 1.Go to #tts-playtest channel
- 2.Post a message like: "Looking for a match on TTS! I'm free for the next hour."
- 3.Mention your timezone: "LFM - available tonight after 8PM JST / GMT+9"
- 4.If someone responds, DM and coordinate!
Whether you're a seasoned player or trying VARZ TCG for the first time, everyone is welcome!
Ready to Explore the Cards?
Browse our complete card gallery and discover all the Heroes, Spils, Skills, and Portals.