LEDA hits stores on June 12 in France. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about this accessible, fast-paced, and deeply tactical two-player game!
A wild and evolving world
In the forgotten realm of Leda, something has changed. Animal species have awakened, developing civilizations, cultures, and ambitions. Cats, pandas, sharks, and scorpions now compete in ingenuity to impose their vision of the future.
Connected by a mysterious energy grid that structures the world, these clans exist in a fragile balance where everything can shift at any moment. Here, brute force is not enough: adaptation, strategy, and foresight are the true keys to victory.
A fast-paced and clever asymmetrical duel game
LEDA is an asymmetrical card game for two players, recommended for ages 14 and up, with games lasting about 30 minutes.
Each player takes control of an animal clan with its own play style and two victory conditions (one specific to the clan and one military). No two games are alike.
The core of the game revolves around a 4×4 grid of cards representing your territory. On each turn, you will:
- Activate a section of the grid (row, column, or square) to trigger your bonuses—and your opponent’s as well
- Resolve the military conflict
- Improve your board by playing or rearranging your cards
This system creates constant tension: every decision directly influences your opponent’s game, making every move a double-edged sword.
Four clans, four visions of victory
Right out of the box, LEDA offers you four very different clans:
- The Sharks: Aggressive and head-on, they rely on military dominance and grow stronger as their Pack expands.
- The Scorpions: Strategic builders, they seek to open portals across their board. They take advantage of deserts to gain resources while slowing down their opponent.
- The Pandas: Adaptable opportunists, they must unite their two Golden Pandas through the Awakening while skillfully holding their own in military confrontations.
- The Cats: Refined tacticians, they seek to assemble powerful rings by completing specific missions.
Each clan completely changes the way you play. Whether you prefer head-to-head combat or indirect strategies, LEDA adapts to your style.
Easy to pick up, hard to put down
LEDA strikes a formidable balance:
- Simple rules that are easy to pick up
- Genuine strategic depth, thanks to asymmetry
- High replay value, driven by the variety of clans
- A fast-paced game (30 minutes), perfect for back-to-back matches
Each duel lets you explore new strategies and paths to victorye !
An experience bound to grow
LEDA doesn’t plan to stop there. The base game sets the stage, but new clans will be released regularly as expansions, further expanding the range of possible strategies.
- The Snakes (ESSEN 2026): Cunning and manipulative, they catch their opponents off guard by placing their cards face down before revealing their true intentions.
- The Bees (early 2027): Organized and patient, the Bees go through three life stages to achieve the hive’s goals.
- The Octopuses (Spring 2027): Connected by a vast neural network, they slowly but surely suffocate their opponents.
- The Beavers (Fall 2027): Seasoned builders, the Beavers construct dams that provide powerful bonuses.
