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Introduction: In a high tower, an Alchemist prepares potions, using vials filled with otherworldly fluids. In a sacred grove, a Druid grinds herbs for a mystical ritual. In the catacombs, a Necromancer summons a bone dragon... Welcome to the world of Res Arcana! Each player is a mage vying for power against their rivals, each with a personal deck of just eight artifacts to work with. Can you use them efficiently to claim monuments and places of power before your rivals seize them? Life, Death, Elan, Calm, and Gold are the essences that fuel the art of magic. Choose your mage, gather essences, craft unique artifacts, and use them to summon dragons, conquer places of power, and achieve victory! Designed by Tom Lehmann and richly illustrated by Julien Delval, Res Arcana offers a truly unique gaming experience! |
Features: In Res Arcana, you become a powerful mage battling over valuable monuments and Places of Power. Each mage has a powerful special ability. Use essences like Life, Death, Elan, Calm, and Gold to purchase Artifact cards and activate them. The essence tray makes managing your resources easy. The game ends when at least one mage has acquired 10 points through Artifact cards, Places of Power, Monuments, and the first player marker. Launch attacks against your opponents with powerful Dragons. They have to defend themselves or they’ll lose life. As you pass each round, you can choose a magic item that will give you an ability in the next round. Some will earn you essences, others with allow you to draw cards or defend against an attack. With simple gameplay, featuring complex decisions, Res Arcana is an excellent game for players of all skill levels. Res Arcana Includes: 40 Artifact Cards 10 Mage Cards 10 Monument Cards 150 Wooden Essence Tokens 5 Place of Power 8 Magic Items 1 First Player Tile 12 Extra Essence Chips 4 Reference Cards 1 Summary Tile 1 Rulebook |
Specifications: Publisher: Sand Castle Games Release Date: 2019 Genre: Board Game Ages: 14+ Play Time: 30-60 minutes Players: 2-4 |