Nobles & Glory
The Epic Medieval Standard Deck Card Game
Nobles & Glory is a grand strategy card game that transforms a humble deck of playing cards into a richly layered tale of medieval politics, power, and legacy. Every card holds meaning. Every decision shapes the fate of your court. Drawing on the suits, ranks, and traditions of a standard 52-card deck, this game reimagines them into the intricate workings of a medieval kingdom; here noble houses rise and fall, alliances are forged and broken, and the path to glory is anything but straightforward.
What began as a personal design challenge; to extract as much gameplay as possible from a common deck of cards; has grown into something far more ambitious: a legacy project. A game built to endure. A detailed and thematically rich experience for those who delight in complex systems, strategic depth, and historical immersion.
Whether you’re a devoted gamer or a curious reader, Nobles & Glory invites you to explore a world where every card tells a story; and where the fate of a realm lies in your hands.
Game Rule Book Progress
Latest Card Game Development Updates:
The Rules Are Locked (Mostly)
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Deckbuilding in Nobles & Glory
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“Noble Petition” Card Game
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Discarding Shuffling: A Noble Solution to a Royal Pain
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