cockatrice ☆

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Description:
Virtual tabletop for multiplayer card games

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.10.2,2025-04-03,Omenpath,2.10.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @CockatriceGame | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: virtual-tabletop card-game multiplayer mtg gaming

Install: brew install --cask cockatrice

About:
Cockatrice is an open-source virtual tabletop that enables remote multiplayer gameplay of trading card games. It provides a server-client architecture for hosting game sessions, managing card databases, and enforcing game rules. The platform supports custom card sets and real-time interaction between players across different operating systems.

Key Features:

Multiplayer server-client architecture for remote play
Support for custom card databases and game rules
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Real-time game state synchronization
Spectator mode and replay functionality

Use Cases:

Hosting remote Magic: The Gathering games with friends
Testing custom card sets and deck strategies
Organizing online trading card game tournaments

Alternatives:

Tabletop Simulator – Paid 3D physics-based simulator with broader game support but less TCG optimization
XMage – Java-based MTG client with AI opponents but different rule enforcement approach

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