Master Strikes is a high skill-cap 15th century German longsword card game where players honor-duel to the first cut. The game utilizing authentic fighting stances, swing types from each stance, and counter moves which force players to change stances in order to react. Master Strikes relies on deduction and memory, as well as chess-like strategy to outwit your foe. The game is easy to learn and hard to master, with several balanced methods to find an advantage.