- MAGICAL ADVENTURE: Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Res Arcana, where mages harness the power of Life, Death, Elan, Calm, and Gold to achieve victory.- STRATEGIC MAGE DUELS: Compete as a mage against rivals, using your personal deck of 8 unique artifacts to claim monuments and places of power.- INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY: Experience innovative resource growth and transformation mechanics that offer endless strategies and replayability.- ARTISTIC WONDER: Enjoy the captivating beauty of Res Arcana with rich and enchanting artwork by Julien Delval.- FROM ACCLAIMED DESIGNER: Designed by acclaimed board game designer Tom Lehmann, known for classics like Race for the Galaxy.
From the manufacturer
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.