Res Arcana 2019
Designed by Thomas Lehmann
What it is
A medium-weight card game, fantasy game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around hand management, income, multi-use cards.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #183 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Res Arcana
Res Arcana is a medium-weight game (rated 2.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Card Game and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Income and Multi-Use Cards. A medium-weight card game, fantasy game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around hand management, income, multi-use cards. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #183 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 Res Arcana
How many players is Res Arcana?
Res Arcana plays with 2–4 players.
Does Res Arcana work with 2 players?
Yes — Res Arcana plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Res Arcana take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Res Arcana hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.6 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Res Arcana for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Res Arcana?
Res Arcana is a Card Game, Fantasy game, built on Hand Management, Income, Multi-Use Cards.
Where to buy Res Arcana
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