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What this is
Rival mages create artifacts, vying for places of power and ancient monuments. Players must judge where to commit their strength, because every confrontation leaves fewer options elsewhere. It is designed for 2–4 players, with a typical session listed at 20 minutes.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 20 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- Designer
- Thomas Lehmann
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Res Arcana
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 3.
- 2p7.394 ratings
- 3p7.994 ratings
- 4p7.393 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.8/10
- Ease of teach6.1/10
- Gateway friendliness6.6/10
- Component quality6.9/10
- Table presence7.2/10
- Travel friendliness6.8/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.9SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle3.5FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.3Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.5Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate2.9LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate2.9SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.0No textText-heavy
- Table spaceCafé two-top4.4Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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