Pocket Paragons

About this board game

Pocket Paragons is a two-player card duel with an approximately 15-minute play time, built around intense three-minute confrontations between asymmetrical paragons.

Each player chooses a paragon and takes that character’s deck of seven cards. Before every exchange, both players decide which card to play. The cards are then revealed together, turning each decision into a test of timing, prediction, and your read of the opponent’s intentions.

The result of an exchange can take several forms. A character may take damage, a card may be canceled and returned to its owner’s hand, or a character may be defeated. Choosing the right card at the right moment is the key to winning.

• Two-player duel: Face one opponent in a focused head-to-head contest.
• Deep asymmetry: Select a paragon with a distinct seven-card deck.
• Simultaneous reveals: Commit your choice, then reveal both cards together.
• High-stakes outcomes: Exchanges can cause damage, cancel cards, or defeat characters.

Pocket Paragons keeps its central system compact while making every card choice meaningful. With only seven cards available to each paragon, players must weigh their options, anticipate what the opponent intends, and decide when to commit to a play.

Designed as an intense three-minute duel within a roughly 15-minute game, it focuses on sharp decisions rather than a large card pool. Play the right card at the right time, maintain a strong read of your opponent, and aim to emerge victorious.