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Learn to Play

Complete these interactive lessons to learn the rules of Sorcery: Contested Realm. Each lesson builds on the previous one.

Learn the basics of Sorcery: Contested Realm — the realm, your avatar, and how to win.

Learn how to set up a game — placing your Avatar, drawing your starting hand, and the turn structure.

Learn to play sites to expand your domain and generate mana — the resource that powers your spells.

Learn how elemental affinity from your sites determines which spells you can cast.

Learn to cast minion spells to build your army, and understand summoning sickness.

Learn to move your units across the realm and attack the enemy in combat.

Learn to protect your sites and allies using the Defend and Intercept abilities on your opponent's turn.

Learn how to deliver the final blow and win the game!