Lux et Tenebrae
The first expansion for Res Arcana. Adds a fifth player, demons, and scrolls, with new mages, items, and places of power.
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Eight artifacts. Infinite possibilities.
About the Game
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®!
Game Details
- Players: 2–4
- Playing Time: 30–45 minutes
- Ages: 12+
- Designer: Tom Lehmann
- Illustrator: Julien Delval
- Box Size: 25 × 25 × 6 cm
Gameplay
In Res Arcana®, each player is a mage, vying for power against their rivals. Each player has a personal deck of just 8 artifacts to work with. Can you use them efficiently to claim monuments and places of power before your rivals seize them?
How to Play
Each mage starts with a deck of cards representing magical items, artifacts, and creatures. Use essences (red, blue, green, gold, and death) to build monuments and activate powerful abilities. Compete for control of Places of Power to earn victory points.
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Expansions
Perlae Imperii
The second expansion for Res Arcana. Adds pearls, a new essence type, and extends the game to 13 victory points, with new mages, artifacts, monuments, and places of power.
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