World of Tanks: The Card Game – A Game For Everyone!

In December last year, we announced the beginning of development for World of Tanks: The Card Game. Today, the game is complete—and you can finally take part in thrilling battles yourself. Pre-order shipments are in full swing, so we’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to even more features of our new card game.

Not Just for World of Tanks Fans

Will World of Tanks: The Card Game appeal to people who aren’t already fans of WoT? Absolutely! We designed this card game for fans of military history and armored vehicles! And even if you prefer fantasy or sci-fi, the gameplay is so smooth and engaging that you might fall in love with it anyway.

World of Tanks: The Card Game is built to be extremely beginner friendly—easy to learn and fast to play, yet offering tactical depth that experienced card game players will appreciate. In this game, you command your own armored force. You plan out your turn, react to your opponent’s moves, and use the cards in your hand to outsmart them. Your enemy will never be completely sure what you will do—just as you must react to the ever-changing conditions on the battlefield to secure victory.

For Veterans and New Recruits

Our goal is for WoT: TCG to bring together both long-time World of Tanks players and newcomers. The illustrations on each card faithfully represent the vehicles from the original video game. Every card features unique artwork created by our in-house art team, carefully designed to stay true to the atmosphere of the game you all know and love. Our artists worked hard to capture the intensity of armored combat while giving the game a unique, collectible charm.

Easy to Start, Hard to Put Down

In World of Tanks: The Card Game, you can start playing by purchasing two starter decks, which allow for a full 1v1 game. Starter decks make it easy to learn the core rules and mechanics. Each starter contains strong cards you can later use to build new strategies after unpacking more cards from boosters packs.

One starter includes 53 cards (43 base cards + 10 random cards from a booster), plus tokens and a detailed rulebook—everything you need to get started!

Browse all available sets here. Sales are live!

What Makes Our Game So Special?

We focused on delivering maximum fun through several core design choices:

1. Minimal Rules

Just like the video game, the card game follows the rule of: Easy to play, hard to master. The rules are simple, but the gameplay itself is layered and tactical.

2. Minimal Randomness

Strategy, planning, awareness, predicting your opponent’s moves, and experience gained from each match are the key factors that determine success—not luck.

3. Perfect Balance Between Speed and Strategy

The game feels dynamic, yet offers plenty of strategic depth thanks to additional card actions and the various strengths and traits of vehicles.

4. Short Playtime (15–35 minutes)

Matches are quick, satisfying, and brutal. This makes it great for casual sessions and for introducing it to new people!

How Does It Play?

Gameplay proceeds in turns, with players alternating actions. During your turn, you may:
- Play a card by deploying a Vehicle onto the battlefield.

- Assign a Crew to one of your deployed vehicles.

- Create ammunition resources by placing cards into the Ammo Zone.

- Open fire using one of three available attack types.

Different Strategies, Equally Satisfying Gameplay

During the game, you decide your tactical direction. Vehicles fall into several categories, each fulfilling specific strategic roles:
- Light Tanks – cheap to deploy, perfect for quick attacks, often provide high Victory Points (VP), but rarely survive direct confrontations.

- Medium Tanks – balanced between firepower and durability; they can act offensively or defensively and often form the backbone of a deck.

- Heavy Tanks – expensive but devastating thanks to strong armor and high damage; once deployed, they dominate the battlefield.

- Tank Destroyers – incredible firepower but fragile armor; they can attack only in a straight line, requiring clever positioning.

- SPGs (Artillery) – fragile but deadly; can attack any target on the opponent’s side, eliminating key units from afar.

Innovative Mechanics

1. Destroying Bases Triggers Unique Effects

When you win a round, you destroy one of your opponent’s bases. The destroyed base reveals its effect—either helping your opponent or hindering you. This prevents snowballing and keeps the game exciting until the very end.

2. Any Card Can Become Ammunition

Any card in your hand can be played as ammo needed for firing shots. Unlike other card games, you don’t have to rely on luck to draw resource cards. We designed the system to be extremely flexible so you never feel stuck with unusable cards.

3. Once You Enter the Firing Phase, There’s No Turning Back

In many card games, players alternate between actions freely. But…not here! In World of Tanks: The Card Game, once you commit to the firing phase, you must continue until it ends. This creates a constant tension: should you deploy more vehicles, or start shooting now? Timing is everything.

Whether you prefer aggressive strategies or defensive play—surviving attacks to unleash powerful cards late into the round—it’s all up to you.

What do you think of our card game? It’s a perfect choice for long autumn evenings, and that’s not just a slogan. The game has an authentic atmosphere, dynamic gameplay, and easy rules that make it simple to introduce to friends.

Learn the Rules of World of Tanks: The Card Game

Check out our detailed rules article here.
Prefer to watch a video? Have a look at our official playthrough here. It’s the fastest way to understand how the cards work and what emotions the battles bring—and a perfect introduction for new players.
If you think this is the game for you, order directly from our website. 

Pre-order shipments are already underway. See you on the battlefield!!