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Learn to play

The quickest way to learn Portals & Champions is the interactive tutorial. You play your first game against the bot, step by step, right in your browser. No account needed.

Start the interactive tutorial

Prefer to watch, or learning with a box on the table? Watch the video below and keep the rulebook at hand. The tutorial works best in Chrome on a desktop or laptop.

Prefer watching? The how-to-play video

This video explains the basics of the game. Handy if you're learning with a box on the table, or if you'd rather watch than play along.

The official rules

Keep the rulebook at hand while you play. Current version 1.1 – 15/09/2025 (see what changed).

Download the official rulebook (PDF)

Question about a rule or a card? Check the FAQ or ask on our Discord. Playing or organising a tournament? Read the official tournament rules.

Know the basics? Keep going

Ready for more? Take on the solo challenges, play the full game against the bot or a friend, or browse every card in the card database. You'll find all of these under Tools in the menu.

Try solo challenges

See it in action: review by Nox Spellenzolder

Nox Spellenzolder – 8/10

Nox Spellenzolder, a popular Dutch YouTuber known for his in-depth board game reviews, gave Portals & Champions 8 out of 10. In his video he shows what makes the game unique and walks you through its core mechanics and strategies.

Official Change Log

Version 1.1 – 15/09/2025

We are committed to keeping the rules clear and consistent. Below are the first official adjustments and clarifications:

  • Page 6 Clarification: Players may only look at the top card of each of their own piles (not at the top of all Portals).
  • Move Effect: Deploy and Charge effects cannot be triggered by this effect.
  • Preparation Phase: Reaction and Rearguard abilities cannot be activated during your own Preparation Phase.
  • Upgrades: When replacing Equipment, the replaced Equipment must be sent to the Discard pile.
  • Resolution Sequence (Golden Rule #2): A card that is targeted by another card cannot activate its effect in response.