How to Play Attack on Titan Deck-Building Game: Season 1 Basics

Quick answer

To play Attack on Titan Deck-Building Game: Season 1, set up the main deck and starting hands, then take turns recruiting Allies and collecting Equipment to build a stronger deck. Your goal is to defeat Titans and survive the threats revealed during play.

Step-by-step first game setup and play

1. Set up the main deck and market: Shuffle the main deck and deal the starting market cards face up in the center of the table. Each player takes their starting deck of basic cards. Common mistake: forgetting to separate the Titan deck from the main deck before shuffling—check the rulebook for which cards go where. Checkpoint: the market should have distinct piles for Allies and Equipment, and the Titan deck should be separate.
2. Deal starting hands: Each player draws their initial hand from their personal starting deck (usually five cards). Do not add extra cards from the market to your hand. Common mistake: shuffling your starting deck with market cards; keep your personal deck separate. Checkpoint: every player has the same number of starting cards and no market cards in hand.
3. Take your first turn: play all cards: On your turn, play all cards from your hand to generate resources (such as Recruit or Power). Then use those resources to buy one or more cards from the market, placing them in your discard pile. Common mistake: holding back cards for later—your deck only improves if you cycle through it. Checkpoint: you should end your turn with an empty hand and at least one new card in your discard pile.
4. Recruit Allies and collect Equipment: Use Recruit points to add Ally cards and Power points to add Equipment cards. Allies often provide ongoing abilities, while Equipment boosts your combat strength. Common mistake: buying only high-cost cards early; cheaper cards help you thin and cycle your deck faster. Checkpoint: aim for a mix of cost-effective Allies and Equipment in your first few purchases.
5. Resolve Titan threats: After your buy phase, follow the rulebook for revealing and resolving Titan cards. Titans may attack or impose penalties unless you have enough Power to defeat them. Common mistake: ignoring the Titan step—this is the core challenge of the game and skipping it removes the tension. Checkpoint: always resolve the Titan phase fully before ending your turn.
6. End turn and discard: Discard any remaining cards in your hand and all cards you played this turn into your personal discard pile. Then the next player takes their turn. Common mistake: shuffling your discard pile immediately—only shuffle when your deck runs out and you need to draw. Checkpoint: your discard pile should contain all cards from this turn, and your deck should be ready for the next draw.

Product facts

• Attack on Titan Deck-Building Game: Season 1: This 2026 edition is a new version of the classic deck-building game, released April 14, 2026. The refreshed edition means you can expect the same core loop with updated components, so setup and card handling follow the included rulebook.