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XO Kings
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Strategy card game · iPhone and Android

XO Kings

Five turns. Nine squares. One king.

You and your rival play face-down at the same time on the same 3×3 grid. Clashes, assaults, rune stones and a 2-point bluff: whoever claims the most lines wins.

Download the APKAndroid · beta Coming soon onApp Store Coming soon onGoogle Play

Free on iPhone and Android, coming soon to the stores. On Android you can already try the beta: it's an APK file you install by hand (your phone will ask you to allow installs from this source).

  • 112 cards
  • 5 elements
  • 11 modes
  • 7 languages
Discover the game
The game

How a match works

You learn the rules in one guided match. After that, every turn is a bet on where your opponent will play.

You 0 Turn 1/5 0 Rival

  • The Rune

    From turn 3 you carve your Rune on a line: win it and it's worth 2 points. Where did your rival put theirs? That's where the bluffing starts.

  • Rune stones

    Two random squares get a stone: 10 in all, 8 in play each season. +2 strength, no assaults, double Entry…

  • Abilities

    Entry, Aura, Last Breath, End of Turn, Guardian, Predator: every creature bends the board its own way.

Game modes

Eleven ways to rule the grid

A quick match, a climb to the top league, a duel with a friend or a whole campaign against the bosses of Erendal.

Tavern of Kings

Eight kings, one inn, no mercy

The Tavern is the XO Kings autobattler. Pick a hero, buy creatures with gold, place them on your 3×3 grid and watch them take on the other kings. The last one standing wins.

  • Solo or in pairs Eight players, or four pairs sharing their hit points: 50, solo and in pairs. Whoever loses a fight drops the point difference.
  • Heroes from the Adventure The heroes are the Adventure's bosses, each with a power: more gold, stronger creatures, hits at the start of battle.
  • Three copies, one golden Three identical creatures between hand and grid become a golden one, with double strength and numbers, plus a discovery from the tier above.
  • Elements and types Each game uses 3 elements out of 5. Every creature has 1 or 2 types: with 2 or 4 on your grid, their bonus lights up.
  • Seasons and Ranked Every season changes the creatures in play and brings new heroes. The Ranked Tavern has its own leagues, solo and in pairs.

Some of the heroes

  • Morvanna, the Bone WeaverMorvanna
  • Master BrannocBrannoc
  • Nerissa, the Tide WitchNerissa
  • Oskarn, the Deathless KingOskarn
  • Ignivor, the Ancient FlameIgnivor
  • Thalgor, the Primordial KrakenThalgor

The ten types

  • Dragon
  • Undead
  • Beast
  • Spirit
  • Dwarf
  • Fae
  • Warrior
  • Mage
  • Raider
  • Colossus
Adventure & Chronicles

Three hundred years ago, the Crown shattered

The Nameless One shattered the Crown of Ages and the five Primordial Hearts fell across the world. Now they are waking up, and someone is hunting them before you.

Chapter 1

The Nameless Crypt

Three hundred years ago the Nameless One shattered the Crown of Ages, and the five Primordial Hearts fell upon the world like stars. Now three of them have woken at once. “The first is beating in the Twilight,” says the Oracle. “There, the dead have stopped sleeping. Take it before he does. And if anyone speaks to you about me, don't listen.”

  • Morvanna, the Bone Weaver
    Morvanna, the Bone WeaverExclusive card: Bone Weaver
  • Velthar, the Silent Keeper
    Velthar, the Silent KeeperExclusive card: Silent Keeper
  • Countess Iliria
    Countess IliriaExclusive card: Bride of the Night
  • Oskarn, the Deathless King
    Oskarn, the Deathless KingExclusive card: Oskarn, the Deathless King
Chapter 2

The Volcano Forges

Iliria's map leads to the volcano, where the Ember Mountains meet the Iron Peaks. “The Heart of Embers has woken the mountain,” says the Oracle. “And someone has ordered a cage from the dwarves. Whoever buys a cage already knows what they mean to shut inside it.”

  • Master Brannoc
    Master BrannocExclusive card: Forge Apprentice
  • King Durgrim Ironbeard
    King Durgrim IronbeardExclusive card: Iron Squire
  • Azhar, the Unchained Ifrit
    Azhar, the Unchained IfritExclusive card: Genie of the Lamp
  • Ignivor, the Ancient Flame
    Ignivor, the Ancient FlameExclusive card: Ignivor, the Ancient Flame
Chapter 3

The Kingdom of the Deep

The Heart of Tides has sunk into the deep, and ships are vanishing one after another. “The sea is my home,” says the Oracle, “but down there I see nothing. It's the first time.” Then she looks at the blue ribbon on your wrist, and changes the subject.

  • Nerissa, the Tide Witch
    Nerissa, the Tide WitchExclusive card: Silent Siren
  • Captain Corvalis
    Captain CorvalisExclusive card: Ghost Deckhand
  • Thalgor, the Primordial Kraken
    Thalgor, the Primordial KrakenExclusive card: Abyssal Tentacle
  • Mareth, Queen of the Deep
    Mareth, Queen of the DeepExclusive card: Mareth, Queen of the Deep

Three stars per boss: the win, the win on Heroic and the boss's challenge (hold the centre, win without carving the Rune, take at least N lines…). Your first win gives you its exclusive card, which never comes out of packs. New chapters every month, one boss a week: the next one arrives on 1 December.

The Chronicles of Erendal

The book of lore, written by the Oracle of the Tides: the Primordials, the Crown of Ages, the Nameless Night. Chapters unlock as you beat bosses, and every chapter you read is worth Ink.

«The future is a wave I have already watched break. It soaks me all the same.»

Sayings of the Oracle of the Tides

The Expedition

Eight bosses in a row, each stronger than the last. Start with 10 cards, pick reinforcements after every win and grab treasures: more energy, extra cards, an ally already on the board. Lose once and the expedition is over.

The world of Erendal

Five lands, five peoples, one empty throne

Before mankind there were the Primordials: five titans who shaped Erendal. When the Void fell from the sky, a hunger that doesn't kill but forgets, they tore out their own hearts to stop it.

The five Hearts were set into the Crown of Ages. From the blood of the sleeping titans came Ink, and those who can use it bind creatures to cards: the Binders. The greatest of them were called XO Kings, the Kings of Cards.

Then came the Nameless Night. A prince made a pact with the Void, everyone forgot his name, and the Crown was broken. The throne of Aurelia has been empty for three hundred years.

The lands

  • The Twilight ShadowThe land where the sun never fully rises. Here the dead are family, not enemies.
  • The Ember Mountains FireVolcanoes, lava rivers and obsidian cities. Dragons sleep for centuries and wake up hungry.
  • The Tide Isles WaterAn archipelago of merchants and pirates. Whoever understands the currents understands the future.
  • The Iron Peaks StoneThe dwarven fortresses, carved into the mountain. The gates open for no one.
  • The Ancient Wildwood ForestThe oldest forest in the world. The World Tree remembers every name, even the erased ones.

Conquest of Erendal

Each land has 10 stages: battles, objectives, elites that drop relics, chests and the land's leader. Three lands are open, the Iron Peaks arrive in December and the Ancient Wildwood in January.

The illustrated map of Erendal: the Ancient Wildwood to the north, the Iron Peaks to the east, the Ember Mountains to the south, the Twilight to the south-west and the Tide Isles to the west
Cards

112 creatures, 5 elements

Every creature has a cost, a strength and an ability. Cards come in four rarities, but rarity only tells you how hard a card is to find: a well-played Common beats a Legendary.

  • FireDamage and destruction
  • WaterWeakening and moving
  • ForestAuras, growth and summoning
  • ShadowAssaults, theft and useful deaths
  • StoneDefense, brute power and cards in hand
Sun Queen
Cost 5 Strength 7 Sun Queen
Kraken
Cost 5 Strength 8 Kraken
World Tree
Cost 5 Strength 6 World Tree
Vampire Queen
Cost 5 Strength 7 Vampire Queen
Crystal Dragon
Cost 5 Strength 8 Crystal Dragon
Phoenix
Cost 4 Strength 4 Phoenix

12-card decks, packs opened with in-game coins, and every missing card can be crafted with Ink from duplicates.

See all the cards

Always something to do

Pass, missions, Grimoire and friends

  • Season pass

    A theme and 50 levels of rewards every month. The free track is for everyone; the premium one is cosmetic only, never stronger cards.

  • Missions

    Daily, weekly and monthly, plus the first win of the day. Don't like a mission? Swap it.

  • The Grimoire

    16 hidden runes: secret combinations no card tells you about. Light them up in a match and they go into your Grimoire.

  • Emotes

    Greet, taunt, applaud. Ready-made phrases only, in the reader's language: nothing to moderate. The rarest unlock from bosses.

  • Friends and chat

    See who's online and what they're playing, message your friends privately and send a challenge or a Duel right from the chat.

  • Seven languages

    Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Turkish. Cards, Chronicles and news included.

Free and fair. Packs are opened only with coins earned by playing and are never sold for real money. Every card can be crafted with Ink. Any future purchases will only be non-random items, where you know exactly what you get.

FAQ

Questions & answers

How much does XO Kings cost?

It's free. Every card can be earned by playing: packs are opened with in-game coins and missing cards can be crafted with Ink. Packs are never sold for real money.

When is it out? Can I try it already?

The game is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play. On Android you can already try the beta by downloading the APK from this page: it's a test version, so things may change or break.

How long is a match?

About 3 minutes: 5 turns, played simultaneously by both players. Challenges with friends are played at your own pace instead: you have up to 48 hours per move.

Do I need an internet connection?

Not for matches against the computer. You do for online modes, friends and to save your progress on the server.

Do I need to create an account?

No. On first launch you pick a name and the game creates a guest account. To keep it if you change phone, you can link it to Apple or Google.

How do I suggest an idea?

In the app: open News → Ideas, write your suggestion and vote for other players' ideas. Approved ideas also appear on this site's Ideas board.

Is it suitable for kids?

XO Kings features cartoon-style fantasy creatures, no blood or realistic violence, and it doesn't sell random packs. Chat is between friends only, goes through a filter and can be reported and blocked. The official age rating will be shown on the stores.

How do I contact support?

Help, account recovery and account deletion are on the Support page.

Ready to claim the Crown?

XO Kings is coming soon to iPhone and Android. In the meantime, the Android beta is here.

Download the APKAndroid · beta Coming soon onApp Store Coming soon onGoogle Play