Brawlhalla: The Card Game – Full Setup, Rules & How to Play Tutorial (Ubisoft’s Tabletop Fighter!)

By maturemindedgamers | Nov 18, 2025
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Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maestromedia/brawlhalla-the-card-game

Step into the arena as we set up and play through Brawlhalla: The Card Game, the new tabletop adaptation of Ubisoft’s hit fighting franchise!


In this full setup and play tutorial, Will from Mature Minded Gamers walks you through everything you need to know—from choosing your Legend and building your deck, to mastering light vs heavy combat, knockbacks, and movement strategy.


This in-depth gameplay guide covers:

🎮 How to set up your Legends and weapon cards

🃏 Combat rules (light, heavy, and combo mechanics)

⚔️ Knockback, KO zones, and positioning tactics

🏆 How to win duels and 2v2 matches

🔥 Exclusive look at the foil Kickstarter edition cards


If you love Brawlhalla, fighting games, or tabletop strategy, this is a must-watch. Maestro Media and FLYOS are bringing an iconic Ubisoft IP to the tabletop, and we’re here to show you how it plays!


📦 Game Provided By: Maestro Media and FLYOS (Thanks for the demo copy!)

🎥 Video by: Mature Minded Gamers

💬 Tell us in the comments which Legend you’d main in the card game!


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Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Overview – Welcome to Mature Minded Gamers

0:06 – What Is Brawlhalla: The Card Game?

0:24 – Bring Brawlhalla to the Tabletop

0:48 – Game Setup Overview & Sponsor Shout-Out

1:00 – Legends Included in the Demo Copy

1:25 – Foil Kickstarter Cards & Artwork Showcase

1:50 – Legend Abilities Explained (Nyx, Orion, Yumiko, Bodvar, Hattori)

2:24 – Choosing Your Champion & Deck Setup

3:15 – Weapon Cards and Unique Abilities

3:36 – Health, Damage Tokens, and Player Setup

4:02 – Arena Setup – Platforms, Air Spaces & KO Line

5:12 – Game Board Layout and Starting Positions

5:47 – How to Start the Game – Draw Phase & First Turn

6:24 – Understanding Player Actions (Move, Fight, Delay)

7:00 – Movement Rules Explained – Ground vs. Air Limits

8:02 – Example Turn: Movement & Positioning Strategy

9:30 – Combat Basics – Light vs. Heavy Attacks

10:01 – How Light Combat Works (Step-by-Step Example)

11:30 – Attack and Defense Chain Explained

13:20 – Damage, Knockback, and Card Effects

14:30 – The Delay Action – Draw Cards and Fall Mechanics

15:50 – Bodvar’s Turn Example – Movement and Weapon Pickup

17:01 – Hattori’s Turn – Heavy Combat Example

18:30 – How to Block Heavy Attacks & Knockback Explained

19:46 – Using Weapon Abilities & Combat Reactions

21:00 – Advanced Combat Example – Light Attack Chain & Effects

23:00 – Strategic Play – Delay vs. Attack Decisions

24:02 – Shadow Glance & Card Abilities Example

25:15 – Critical Moments – Taking Damage & KO Risk

26:00 – Final Heavy Attack & KO Line Explained

26:41 – Comeback Mechanic – Second Life and Bonus Action

27:00 – Why Brawlhalla: The Card Game Works So Well

27:46 – Final Thoughts – Fast, Fun, and Chaotic Tabletop Action


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