Castlore
A New Kind of Trick-Taking Play
Castlore is a fantasy trick-taking game that blends classic play with spell-casting strategy. Built on the strategic foundations of Hearts, Spades, Ombre, and other time-tested favorites, Castlore creates fresh opportunities for storytelling and strategy with every hand.
Replayable
Different spell combinations unlock new storylines for unmatched replayability.
Sustainable
We craft our games with environmental sustainability in mind from cradle to grave.
Playtested
Castlore playtests have earned both the Art and Sanity Game Crafter awards.
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Familiar Foundation, Fresh Strategy
If you’ve played Hearts, Spades, or Ombre, you already know the basics. Players follow suit and win tricks to score points. But in Castlore, you’re not just playing cards — you’re casting spells.
Each Castlore card represents both a traditional playing piece and a magical component. Combine cards strategically to cast spells that can change the course of play, protect your position, or disrupt opponents’ plans.
Choose Your Path to Victory
Success in Castlore isn’t just about winning tricks. Will you go for glory and claim the title of lead mage? Will you set your brew to poison your opponents? Or will you let hotter heads battle it out while you quietly amass your wealth of crystals — and the crown?
Awards
Designed with environmental sustainability in mind, Castlore has been extensively play-tested and recognized for its creativity and engaging design, earning both the Game Crafter Art Test and the Game Crafter Sanity Test. Most recently, it was honored as a Strategy Semi-Finalist in the 2026 Ion Awards, further cementing its reputation as a thoughtfully crafted and strategically rich tabletop experience.