Res Arcana

Rival mages create artifacts, vying for places of power and ancient monuments.

In Res Arcana, 2-4 alchemical mages vie for control of ancient monuments and places of power. Use your magical essences and items to build artifacts, activate their powers, and command dragons. The mage with the most victory points wins!

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

 Each game typically lasts 4-6 rounds. In each round, players do these steps:

• Collect essences: performs any Collect abilities, and may take essences from components.
• Do actions, 1 per turn, clockwise from the First Player: place an artifact, claim a monument or Place of Power, discard a card for 1 Gold or any 2 other essences, use a power on a straightened component, or pass: exchange magic items and draw 1 card. Play continues until all players have passed.
• Pass procedure: If you are first to pass, take the First Player token, swap your magic item for a different magic item, draw 1 card.
• Check victory points (10+ VPs). If no one has won: straighten all turned components, and begin the next round.