Crucible Wars

Async tactics for phones. Seven Orders.

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Crucible Wars gameplay — Sunstalkers Turn 12 with Soldier selected on hex board (3/3 HP, Move 3, Attack 2)

Crucible Wars gameplay — Carthusians Turn 13 with Warden selected on hex meadow map

Crucible Wars Barracks hire menu — Scout selected with health, attack, move, and gold cost

Crucible Wars gameplay — Sunken Turn 12 with Tidebound Puffer selected and attack targets highlighted

How it plays

Spend Energy

Move, fight, heal, recruit. Never enough Energy.
Crack the base

Win by cracking the other base.
Async turns

Take a turn when you can. Rival goes later.

The Orders

Queen Bee, Anointed of The Swarm

Anointed: Queen Bee

Doesn't fight. Keeps making things that do.

Spike, Anointed of the Sunstalkers

Anointed: Spike

Swaps into your formation. Landing does the rest.

Puffer, Anointed of the Coastguard

Anointed: Puffer

Lobs bombs from afar. Collateral included.

Chomp, Anointed of The Verdants

Anointed: Chomp

Eats a bush. Shields a friend.

Serum, Anointed of The Nightwatch

Anointed: Serum

Can't hurt a fly. Can steal your best unit.

Warden, Anointed of the Carthusians

Anointed: Warden

Plants trees. Eats trees. You walk into one.

Hammer, Anointed of Mythos

Anointed: Hammer

Opens paths with a hammer. Walls and people both count.

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Common questions

What is Crucible Wars?: Async tactics for phones. Two players, one board. Crack the base.
Is it free to play?: Yes, when it ships. Free to download.
Can I play on my own schedule?: Yes. Take a turn, come back later.
Strategy or tactics?: Both. Match = tactics. Orders carry the longer rivalry.