Cast & Capture

Each turn, mages cast a single spell to try and capture creatures laid out in the play area. This can be done by playing a spell from their hand, a spell from the Spell Pool mages have left on the board, or a mix of both. If a mage is unable to capture a creature on their turn, then they must add a spell of their choice to the Spell Pool, increasing their future options, but also helping their opponents do the same.

Each card in Cast & Capture is comprised of a specific Power and Element. In order to capture a creature, a mage must have a spell that precisely matches the Power and Element of their target. To accomplish this, mages can blend spells by taking the Power from one spell and the element of the other to create an entirely different spell. Creatures can also be grouped in the same fashion creating something unique and new to capture. Since an exact match isn’t always obvious, mages must pay close attention to the creatures on the board, cards in their hand, and spells in the pool to see if any of them can be grouped or blended together to make the most of every turn.