The card game Barathaum involves building your army and then hashing it on the battlefield. The cards are all units with a number on every side indicating army strength and a unit level in the center as to how much damage they can take. As the sides mesh up, the skirmish begins where ultimate victory comes from the number of battles won. The battlefield allows for use of strategy to try and out flank your opponent and break their lines. Movement, abilities, and weather are also factored in to bring in an interesting twist. Certain cards grant use of tactical maneuvers or combat tricks. All cards are playable at any time, so all the decisions are based on the situation happening on the battlefield.