Arcs 2024
Designed by Cole Wehrle
What it is
A medium-heavy science fiction, space exploration, wargame game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, campaign / battle card driven.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #100 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
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How to play Arcs
Arcs is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Science Fiction, Space Exploration and Wargame where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. A medium-heavy science fiction, space exploration, wargame game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, campaign / battle card driven. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #100 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Arcs
How many players is Arcs?
Arcs plays with 2–4 players.
Does Arcs work with 2 players?
Yes — Arcs plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Arcs take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Arcs hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.5 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Arcs for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Arcs?
Arcs is a Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Where to buy Arcs
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