Gameplay
Through use of an included table mat featuring 3x3 rectangular grid, and special trading cards encrypted with CyberCode matrix code;[2] players conquer a playfield by employing various creatures and spells, taking turns playing cards of their choice strategically on the mat, and performing actions through gestures that are captured through the PlayStation Eye camera, which is mounted on a special stand (also included with the game). The first player to occupy five spaces (more than half the field) wins the match.[4]
On each turn, players can move a card, changing its position and/or orientation. The cards are divided into two main classes: creature cards and spell cards. When a creature card is held face-up in front of the camera, the creature is "summoned", and displayed perched on top of the card. Creatures have different offensive and defensive levels depending on their orientation on the field, and are more vulnerable to attacks from the side or behind.[5] During an attack, the view switches from the field view to a "battle mode", in which the two battling creatures are shown battling. Spell cards can be used to attack other creatures, or claim[4] or cause an effect on a space.[5]
The game features a profile mode in which players can hold cards in front of the camera and view their profiles; with information on health points, attack points, and special abilities and effects. In this mode, players can interact with the creatures, with the creature performing an attack action when poked.[4] The game will also feature a simplistic "Rock, Paper, Scissors"-style mode for younger players.[5]
Eye of Judgment will ship with a 30-card starter pack which also includes a playing mat, the stand for holding the PlayStation Eye, and optionally the camera itself - allowing you to pass on that purchase if you have already bought one.[5] Over 110 different card types in all will be available at the start and according to IGN's article on May 17 2007, all starter packs will contain the same selection of cards while the booster packs will come with eight random cards.[5]
(Info from Wikipedia)
