# Arcana

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2009
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #5476
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.06 / 5
- **Designers**: Damien Desnous
- **Artists**: Édouard Guiton, Florent Maudoux, Gary Chalk, Goulven Quentel, Miguel Coimbra, Nicolas Fructus, Paolo Parente, Paul Bonner
- **Publishers**: Alderac Entertainment Group, Axel, Dust Games, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, Set Collection, Trick-taking, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy strategic card games with a touch of fantasy, Arcana is a great choice.Varied and engaging mechanicsBluff and strategy at its bestGuild customizationMay be complex for beginnersSome luck dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Arcana is a strategic card game where you take on the role of a guild leader in the city of Cadwallon. Your goal is to gain influence over the city's districts by recruiting important citizens, acquiring valuable relics, and controlling strategic locations. The game is played in rounds divided into two phases: Intrigue and Resolution. In the Intrigue phase, you send agents from your guild to compete for Stake cards, which can be Personalities, Locations, or Relics. Each type of Stake card has a main arcanum (Military, Political, Spiritual, or Financial), and you need to surpass your opponents in that arcanum to win the card. Additionally, you can use Relics to bribe Personalities and secure victory points. The revised edition introduces two new guilds and optional rules that allow you to customize your gaming experience. With mechanics like bluffing, hand management, and deck building, Arcana offers a strategic and engaging experience for 2 to 4 players.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Arcana?
Arcana is for 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
A game lasts about 60 minutes.

### Is Arcana hard to learn?
The game has a moderate learning curve, but the rules are well explained.

### What are the game components?
The game includes guild cards, Stake cards, and victory markers.

### Does Arcana have expansions?
The revised edition includes new guilds and optional rules.

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