Res Arcana
Eight cards, one mage, forty minutes of elegant magical engine-building.
👥 2–4 players⏱ approx. 60 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
★ 7.4 · BGG #184
Who it's for
Strategy fans who want deep engine-building in a compact, fast-playing package.
Not for you if…
You want longer games or dislike games where card luck affects starting options.
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Vibe's take
Tight, elegant, synergy-hunting.
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About this game
Draft one mage and eight cards, then use essence to power artifacts and race to ten victory points. Res Arcana is an engine-builder compressed into forty minutes of tight, elegant decisions. Every card pool creates a different puzzle, and the game rewards players who find the hidden synergies in their starting hand.
Engine BuildingSmall Box40 Minutes
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from $40
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 2–4
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.7 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.4/10
Rank #184
26k ratings
Published
2019
Language
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