Advanced Gameplay uses Energy (⚡) — a strategic resource that adds depth, timing, and deeper strategy to TOTUS.

All core rules from Beginner Gameplay remain the same unless noted below.

What Is Energy (⚡)?

Energy represents a player’s ability to plan ahead, commit resources, and execute powerful strategies.

• Energy is tracked using Energy tokens or counters.

• Energy is not tied to any single deck.

• Energy is only used when playing Advanced Gameplay.

If an ability does not show an Energy icon (⚡), it works exactly as it does in Beginner Gameplay.

Gaining Energy

Players gain Energy through gameplay, not automatically.

During Advanced Gameplay:

• A player gains 1 Energy at the start of their turn

• A player may never hold more than 5 Energy at a time

• Any Energy gained beyond 5 is lost

Energy carries over from turn to turn unless spent.

Spending Energy

Some cards have abilities marked with an Energy icon (⚡).

• To activate that ability, the player must spend the listed amount of Energy

• Energy is spent immediately when the ability is activated

• If a player does not have enough Energy, the ability cannot be used

Once spent, Energy is returned