Introduction

This week’s Splinterlands Community Engagement Challenge dives into the exciting world of Custom Challenges! Released a few updates ago, this feature—dubbed by some as the "KTGMFA" (Kitchen Table Game Mode For All)—adds a whole new layer of strategy and fun to the game. While not everything is customizable yet, there’s already a lot to explore and experiment with.

Where to Find Customizable Challenges

To start a Custom Challenge, look for the Challenge button right beneath your SPS balance in the game lobby.

What Can Be Customized in Challenges?

Here’s a breakdown of what you can tweak in Custom Challenges:

• Opponent:

  • Manually input the player’s name, or use the new Challenge button directly from their profile.

• Allowed Cards:

  • All Cards: All playable cards (Modern and Wild).
  • Gold Cards Only: Exclusively gold cards.
  • Alpha Cards Only: Focus on Alpha cards.
  • Gladiator Cards: Includes +1 Gladiator card (with applicable rulesets).
  • Modern: The two most recent sets (currently Chaos Legion and Rebellion).
  • Ghost Cards: All cards available without ownership or rental.
  • Ghost Modern: All Modern cards available without ownership or rental.
    

• Summoner Level Caps:

  • Control the level of playable cards based on summoner level.
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• Mana Cap:

  • Choose a mana cap between 12 and 99.

• Rulesets:

  • Add up to six rulesets to customize the gameplay.
    

• Elements:

  • Choose which elements can be used by checking the Select Elements box.
    

Directly Challenge a Player

Got defeated in a ranked match and want a rematch? You can directly challenge the same player with a customizable challenge. It’s a great way to test your skills or try out new strategies.
Click on the player to view the user profile:

Hit the challenge button directly challenge this player:

Important Things to Know

Currently, there are no exclusions for incompatible rulesets. Be sure to take extra care when creating your challenge to ensure that there are enough playable cards!

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Cost of Challenges:

Players with 50,000 SPS staked or a Runi can create unlimited challenges at no cost.
Without these, non-customized challenges are free, but customized ones cost 10 DEC/Credits each.
If a challenge is not accepted or is surrendered, the cost is refunded.

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Replay and Repeat:

After watching the match or replay, you can immediately repeat the same challenge to refine your strategy.

Who Is This Challenge Mode For, and Why Should You Be Using It?

The new Custom Challenge system is versatile and appeals to a wide range of players. Whether you’re a casual gamer, a competitive strategist, or someone who loves experimenting with new cards, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive into the key benefits and who can make the most of it:

Learning and Skill Development

Custom Challenges provide a low-pressure environment where you can:

• Practice your strategies against friends or alternate accounts.
• Experiment with different rulesets, summoners, and card combinations to understand their synergies.
• Analyze your weaknesses by testing your lineups under challenging conditions, such as reduced mana caps or specific splinters.

For competitive players, this is a goldmine. You can:

• Develop unique strategies tailored to specific rulesets or metas.
• Fine-tune your approach by repeatedly playing matches with similar conditions.
• Simulate tournament scenarios to prepare for high-stakes events.

Fun with Friends

Custom Challenges are perfect for casual, social gameplay:

• Challenge your friends to fun, quirky matches and keep track of who comes out on top.
• Try creative themes, like only using Gold cards or imposing unusual mana caps, for laughs and bragging rights.

Testing New Cards

Whenever new cards or sets are released, the Custom Challenge system is an ideal testing ground. You can:

• Experiment with new cards in a variety of conditions, such as specific rulesets or mana caps.
• Learn how these cards interact with existing ones in your collection.
• Identify synergies and potential counters before taking them into ranked play.

Why Should You Use This Mode?

• Efficiency: Practice smarter, not harder. Use Custom Challenges to target specific areas of improvement or test strategies in controlled environments.
• Community Engagement: Strengthen your bonds with friends or guildmates by creating fun and collaborative matches.
• Creativity: Explore the endless possibilities of the game’s mechanics by experimenting with wild and imaginative setups.

Closing notes

Whether you’re aiming to sharpen your skills, have a laugh with friends, or explore the latest additions to the game, Custom Challenges are a fantastic tool for any Splinterlands player. Why not give it a shot and see how it can elevate your gameplay?

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