Title:

Res Arcana

Description:
In a high tower, an Alchemist prepares potions, using vials filled with otherworldly fluids. In a sacred grove, a Druid grinds herbs for a mystical ritual. In the catacombs, a Necromancer summons a bone dragon... Welcome to the world of Res Arcana!

In it, Life, Death, Elan, Calm, and Gold are the essences that fuel the art of magic. Choose your mage, gather essences, craft unique artifacts, and use them to summon dragons, conquer places of power, and achieve victory!

Designed by Tom Lehmann and richly illustrated by Julien Delval, Res Arcana offers a unique gaming experience!

AWARDS & HONORS:
2020 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended.
2020 As d’Or - Jeu de l’Année Expert Winner.
2020 As d’Or - Jeu de l’Année Expert Nominee.
2019 Tric Trac Nominee.
2019 Tric Trac de Bronze.
2019 Meeples’ Choice Winner.
2019 Meeples’ Choice Nominee.
2019 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee.
2019 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee.
2019 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee.
2019 Golden Geek Best Card Game Nominee.
2019 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game from a Small Publisher Nominee.

COMPONENTS:
64 cards (62x87mm):
40 Artifact cards (brown backs)
Athanor
Bone Dragon (Dragon)
Celestial Horse (Creature)
Chalice of Fire
Chalice of Life
Corrupt Alter
Crypt
Cursed Skull
Dancing Sword
Dragon Bridle
Dragon Egg
Dragon Teeth
Dwarven pickaxe
Earth Dragon (Dragon)
Elemental Spring
Elvish Bow
Fire Dragon (Dragon)
Fiery Whip
Flaming Pit
Fountain of Youth
Guard Dog
Hand of Glory
Hawk (Creature)
Horn of Plenty
Hypnotic Basin
Jeweled Statuette
Magical Shard
Mermaid (Creature)
Nightingale (Creature)
Philosopher’s Stone
Prism
Ring of Midas
Sacrificial Dagger
Sea Serpent (Dragon, Creature)
Treant (Creature)
Tree of Life
Vault
Water Dragon (Dragon)
Wind Dragon (Dragon)
Windup Man

10 Mage cards (green backs):
Alchemist
Artificer
Druid
Duelist
Healer
Necromancer
Scholar
Seer
Transmuter
Witch

10 Monument cards (blue backs):
Colossus
Great Pyramid
Hanging Gardens
Library
Golden Statue
Mausoleum
Obelisk
Oracle
Solomon’s Mine
Temple

4 Reference cards

Cardboard:
8 Magic Items (47x66mm):
Alchemy
Divination
Protection
Reanimale
Research
Transmutation
Calm/Elan
Death/Life

5 Places of Power (78x110mm):
Dragon’s Lair
Catacombs of the Dead
Coral Castle
Cursed Forge
Sacred Grove

1 Setup Summary tile (78x110mm).
1 First Player Token (60mm dia.)
12 “5x Essence” chips (20x24mm).

Wood:
150 Essence tokens (custom Meeples 30x each of red Elan, green Life, blue Calm, Black Death, yellow Gold).
Rules (12 p.).
Max Number of Players:
2-4
Barcode:
850004236116
Category:
Fantasy
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Publisher:
Sand Castle Games
Playing Time:
60
Year Published:
2019
Designer:
Tom Lehmann
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Artist:
Julien Delval
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Suggested Ages:
14
Date Added:
2020-02-25 10:56:47
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$24.09
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-02-15
Date Added:
2020-02-25 10:56:47

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