States of the Turn — Riftbound Rules

Section 307 — 14 rules

308.: At any given time, the turn is in either a Neutral State or a Showdown State.
308.1.: If a Showdown or Combat is in progress, the turn is in a Showdown State.
308.1.a.: Only cards and abilities with the Action or Reaction keywords can be played or activated in a Showdown State.
308.2.: If no Showdown or Combat is in progress, the turn is in a Neutral State.
309.: At any given time, the turn is in either an Open State or a Closed State.
309.1.: If a Chain exists, the turn is in a Closed State.
309.1.a.: Only cards and abilities with the Reaction keyword can be played or activated in a Closed State.
309.2.: If no Chain exists, the turn is in an Open State.
310.: These descriptions can be combined, such that the turn is always in one of these four states:
310.1.: Neutral Open: There is no Showdown or Combat in progress and no Chain exists.
310.1.a.: By default, cards can be played and abilities activated only when a player has priority on their turn in a Neutral Open state.
310.2.: Neutral Closed: There is no Showdown or Combat in progress and a Chain exists.
310.3.: Showdown Open: A Showdown or Combat is in progress and no Chain exists.
310.4.: Showdown Closed: A Showdown or Combat is in progress and a Chain exists.