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Res Arcana: Light and Shadow (Ext)

Res Arcana: Light and Shadow (Ext)

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 2 to 5 players 30 to 60 min Ages 12+

Lux et Tenebrae is the first official expansion for Res Arcana, the acclaimed expert card game that won the As d'Or Expert 2020 award. This expansion plunges players into a universe where light and darkness clash, while introducing many new features that refresh gameplay. New mages, artifacts, monuments, places of power, magic items, demons, and scrolls enrich strategic possibilities. It also allows up to 5 players to play, while improving the balance of games with fewer players. An essential for all Res Arcana enthusiasts looking to deepen their strategies.

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How to play with the Lux and Tenebrae expansion?

Game Setup

  • This expansion absolutely requires the Res Arcana base game.
  • The new cards and tiles are shuffled with those from the base game before setup. Players can then use the new Mages, Artifacts, Monuments, Places of Power, and Magic Items in their games.
  • The expansion also introduces Scrollsand Demons, two new elements that add more tactical possibilities.

Gameplay outline

  • The core rules of Res Arcana remain unchanged.
  • Players still produce essences, play Artifacts, recruit powerful Mages, and conquer Places of Power to reach the necessary number of points for victory.
  • The new Artifacts offer novel combinations and enhance the possibilities for creating production engines. Daemons introduce powerful effects that require more precise resource management, while Scrolls offer new tactical options during the game.
  • Thanks to the new Monuments and Places of Power, each game becomes even more varied. Strategies constantly evolve depending on the available cards, significantly increasing the game's replayability.

Win/Loss Condition

  • The victory conditions remain the same as in the base game.
  • At the end of a round, if a player reaches the required number of points, the game ends immediately. The expansion also adapts the rules to offer a better balance depending on the number of players, especially with the possibility of playing with up to 5 players.

Our Tips for Winning

  • Try the new Mages

    Each Mage brings a new way to approach the game. Feel free to explore different playstyles.

  • Wield the new Places of Power

    They offer different objectives from those in the base game and can completely reshape your strategy.

  • Integrate the Daemons at the right time

    Their power is significant, but they require good management of your essences to be fully effective.

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FAQ – All About Res Arcana: Lux et Tenebrae

Do I need to own Res Arcana to play?

Yes.Lux et Tenebraeis an expansion and requires the base game Res Arcana.

What's included in this extension?

It adds 4 Mages, 12 Artifacts, 4 Monuments, 4 Places of Power, 2 Magic Items, Scrolls, Demons, as well as the necessary components for up to five players.

Can five people play?

Yes. This is one of the main new features of this expansion, which allows for games with up to 5 players.

Are the rules getting a lot more complex?

No. Lux et Tenebrae enriches the strategic possibilities without altering the fundamental mechanics of Res Arcana. The new elements integrate naturally into the game.