Res Arcana Duo
Res Arcana Duo
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| 2 players | 30 to 60 min | 12 years and up |
Res Arcana Duo is a version entirely dedicated to two players of the famous expert card game designed by Thomas Lehmann. In this strategic confrontation, two mages compete in ingenuity to create powerful artifacts, summon dragons, and seize places of power before their opponent. Designed as a standalone game, it can also be used as an expansion to the base Res Arcana game. Thanks to a drafting system specially designed for duels and new mages, artifacts, and places of power, Res Arcana Duo offers a fluid, tense, and perfectly balanced experience for two-player games.
How to play Res Arcana Duo?
Game Setup
- Each player chooses a Mage, receives a Magic Item, a supply of essences, and a personal deck of 8 Artifact cards.
- A starting hand is drawn according to the game rules, while Monuments and Places of Power are placed in the center of the table. Res Arcana Duo also introduces a new drafting method, specifically designed to offer more choice and balance in two-player games.
Gameplay outline
- Each round begins with collecting the essences produced by your cards and various game elements.
- Players then alternate their actions: playing an Artifact, activating a power, acquiring a Monument or a Place of Power, converting resources, or passing to prepare for the next round.
- As in Res Arcana, everything relies on optimizing your production engine. With only eight Artifacts available, every card counts and must be used at the best moment.
- The new Artifacts, Mages, and Places of Power renew strategies, while the duel-specific drafting makes confrontations even more tactical. Games are fast-paced, intense, and every decision can turn the tide of the battle.
Win/Loss Condition
- At the end of each round, players check their victory point total.
- As soon as a player reaches 10 or more victory points, the game ends. Points mainly come from Monuments, Places of Power, and certain Artifacts.
- The mage with the most prestige wins the duel.
Our Tips for Winning
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Make the most of your draft
The card drafting system is at the heart of Res Arcana Duo. Choose Artifacts that work together rather than the most powerful cards individually.
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Develop an efficient engine
No need to produce every essence. Focus on those your strategy actually requires.
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Constantly monitor your opponent
In a two-player game, each contested Monument or Place of Power can change the balance of the game. Anticipate your rival's objectives.
FAQ – All about Res Arcana Duo
Is Res Arcana Duo a standalone game?
Yes. It is a standalone gamespecifically designed for two players. It is also compatible with the base game and the Lux et Tenebraeand Perlae Imperiiexpansions.
Do I need to own Res Arcana to play it?
No. Res Arcana Duo contains all the necessary material to play immediately with two players. However, it can be combined with other games in the series to expand the possibilities.
What's new in this version?
It introduces a completely redesigned two-player draft, as well as new Mages, Artifacts, Monuments, and Places of Power, offering unprecedented strategies.
Why choose Res Arcana Duo?
Because it offers all the strategic richness of Res Arcana in a version specially optimized for two-player battles. Its fast pace, innovative drafting system, and numerous card combinations provide captivating duels, while remaining compatible with the entire range for even more variety.