2026 · Abstract Strategy
Essence of the Arcane
An abstract strategy game for two players about controlling magical energy. Players move motes across the board, using actions to attack, heal, split, and increase their power while avoiding the central void. The objective is to eliminate all opposing motes.
- Players
- 2
- Playing time
- 5–10 min
- Age
- 14+
About the game
- Design
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Full stats in Ludoya- 2
- Plays logged
- 3
- Players
- 8m 30s
- Average play
- 1
- In collections
6.7/10
from 1 Ludoya review
Free, on web, Android and iOS
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