Culdcept DS (カルドセプトDS) is a strategic board game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It is a hybrid of a card game and a board game, combining elements of both genres. Players take on the role of Cepters, powerful beings who use magical cards to battle for control of the game board. The game is set in a fantasy world, with players competing to gain the most territory and control of magical books. The game features three different game modes, including a single-player story mode, a two-player battle mode, and an online multiplayer mode. Players can also mix and match cards to create custom decks and battle against the computer or other players. Culdcept DS is a unique and strategic game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment.