Duels
Enter the arena. Challenge other players to real-time trading card game battles using your saved deck and climb the leaderboard.
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Battle system
Duels are real-time player-versus-player card battles. You need a saved deck before entering the arena.
Matchmaking lobby
Click "Find a Duel" from the Hub or visit play.goosequest.io/duel to enter the matchmaking lobby. The system pairs you with an available opponent automatically.
Battle field
The main play area shows the battle field where cards are deployed. Your hand and available actions update based on the current turn phase. Cards are played by selecting them during the main phase.
Turn phases
Each turn follows three phases in order: Upkeep, Main, and Attack. Actions available to you depend on which phase is active. The Phase Panel displays the current phase and turn counter at all times.
Draggable panels
The Phase Panel, Actions Panel, and Battle Log are all draggable during a duel. Reposition them to suit your preferred layout without interrupting the game.
Battle log
The Battle Log records every card play and significant event in the current duel. Review it at any time during the game to keep track of what has happened.
Turn phase reference
Every turn follows the same three-phase sequence. Only the active player can take actions during their turn.
| Phase | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Upkeep | Draw your card for the turn. No other actions are available during this phase. |
| Main | Deploy up to three cards from your hand to the battlefield. This is the primary action phase. |
| Attack | Resolve attacks against your opponent. Damage is applied and the turn passes to the other player. |
Getting started with duels
You need a saved deck before entering a duel. Build one in the Deck Builder first.
- Build a Deck First: Visit the Deck Builder and save at least one deck before attempting to enter a duel.
- Find a Duel: Go to play.goosequest.io/duel or click "Find a Duel" on the Hub to enter the matchmaking lobby.
- Wait for Matchmaking: The lobby pairs you with an available opponent. Once matched, the battle field loads automatically.
- Play Your Turns: During your Main phase, deploy up to three cards to the battlefield, then resolve attacks in the Attack phase.