Four kingdoms exist, in the four cardinal directions of the map. The snow leopards in the mountains to the north, the jaguars to the east in the plains, the tigers to the south near the jungle, and the lions to the west in the grasslands. These four kingdoms have been at war for as long as can be remembered - and they’ve built nuance to their battle plans over centuries. Can you lead your Kingdom to victory? Competing Cat Castles is a game of deduction, risk, and luck for 2-4 players. Your goal is to win more competitions than your opponents. Each round you will select one of the nine cards representing the key players in each kingdom. Every cat plays a part, from the Monarch down to the youngest baby. Several of these key players have abilities that can hinder your opponent, or boost your next turn. Players play their chosen cat face down and reveal them simultaneously. The cat with the highest power wins, after any abilities have been applied. Keeping track of who your opponents have played and who you have to counter them will lead to victory, but never discount luck. —description from the designer