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Arcanum (2011)

3–5 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Arcanum board game box cover

About Arcanum

Arcanum is played with a regular Tarot deck, used to move the game pieces on the board. There are four noble Houses, fighting for power and supremacy in a medieval city. They are named after the four Tarot suits: Pentacles, Chalices, Swords and Wands. Players will represent different paths for Fate, and will try to shape the destiny of those Houses to best suit their goals. The game is played over 6 or 9 turns, and at every turn each player has the opportunity to hide one (an…

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Mechanics: Hand Management · Designer: Andrea Chiarvesio, Pierluca Zizzi

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Arcanum FAQ

How many players is Arcanum?
Arcanum plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Arcanum take to play?
A game of Arcanum takes 45 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Arcanum any good?
Arcanum rates 6.0/10 from 271 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / medieval game built around hand management.