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Arcs

540.4Area Control

Players
2–4 (Ideal 3–4)
Time
120 min
Complexity
Rating

Engage in a tactical space opera where you vie for power amidst a crumbling empire.

Gameplay

Arcs combines area control and trick-taking mechanics, where players use a deck of cards to select actions and negotiate for dominance in a decaying empire. Battles are resolved with quick, strategic decisions influenced by card play and resource management.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:8.03.45BoardGameGeek

Expansions

2
Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion
540.4
EXPANSION

Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion

2-4p
Arcs: Beyond the Reach Campaign Expansion
540.4
EXPANSION

Arcs: Beyond the Reach Campaign Expansion

2-4p

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