Your life force / health points. When it reaches zero, you lose. In Candomblé tradition, Axé is spiritual power.
The energy resource used to play cards. Represented by ritmo beads (⚡). You gain it through Ginga.
The foundational swaying movement of Capoeira. In the game, performing Ginga earns you Ritmo beads.
Each player takes turns playing cards and performing actions.
Each turn you have 3 actions to spend playing cards or performing Ginga.
Offensive cards that deal damage to your opponent.
Feint / break movement. These cards power up specific attack types when played beforehand.
Footwork / evasion movement. These cards automatically block matching attack types.
The musical instrument ensemble. Having one allows you to play Song cards.
Musical cards that grant free bonus effects — extra rhythm, actions, or more.
A sacred amulet / charm. These are special power-up cards with unique instant effects.
Strike / blow. A direct attack. Can be dodged with the Esquiva Patuá.
Takedown / sweep. A low attack that trips the opponent.
Acrobatic flourish. A showy spinning or aerial attack.
Feint. A deceptive movement that boosts the power of Golpe (strike) attacks.
Challenge / provocation. A taunting movement that boosts the power of Queda (sweep) attacks.
Spin. A spinning movement that boosts the power of Floreio (acrobatic) attacks.
Dodge / evasion. A reactive Patuá charm — play it when attacked to negate all damage (costs 1 rhythm).
A side-step evasion. Automatically blocks Golpe (strike) attacks.
Leaping over. Automatically blocks Floreio (acrobatic) attacks.
Stepping backward. Automatically blocks Queda (sweep) attacks.
A slow, solo lament. When played, grants +1 Ritmo bead and blocks the opponent's counter-attack for that turn.
A fast-paced call-and-response song. Grants +1 extra Action when played.
A traditional verse sung in the roda. Lets you choose between +2 Ritmo beads OR +1 Action.
The iconic one-stringed bow instrument that leads the Capoeira roda. Dictates the rhythm and style of the game.
A tall hand drum that provides the rhythmic foundation alongside the Berimbau.
A tambourine-like hand drum that adds texture to the musical ensemble.
The traditional, original style of Capoeira. Slower, more cunning, and ground-based. Balanced & Defensive playstyle.
A faster rhythm style from Capoeira Regional. Quick and evasive playstyle.
A powerful, aggressive rhythm style. Heavy strikes and powerful attacks.
The circle formed by capoeiristas and musicians in which the game is played.
Master. The highest rank in Capoeira — a respected teacher and keeper of the tradition.
The game / play. Refers to the physical dialogue between two capoeiristas in the roda.
An Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition. Many Capoeira concepts (like Axé and Orixá) come from Candomblé.
Divine spirits in Candomblé tradition. In the game, Orixás represent different elemental blessings.
Cunning / trickery. The art of being clever and deceptive — a key element of Capoeira Angola.