
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,293
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Magus: Aura Mortis
- 2–5 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2017

2023
Rules assistance for Recreo Arcano
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Recreo Arcano is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Martín Oddino and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Square Grid, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
In Recreo Arcano, the House of the Horneros compete against the House of the Capybaras in an underground game to take the director's cup, get all the potions or leave the rivals out of games. For that we will launch spell cards coordinating with our team without the rivals deciphering our plans. We will move the castle so that the modular board of cards can be adapted to our objectives, we will have duels with rival magicians and during the same game we will discover new powerful spells to show which is the winning house. Games that were distributed through preorder and June 2023 Ludoty Box include Actitudes sospechosas inside.
Recreo Arcano supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Recreo Arcano is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Recreo Arcano for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Recreo Arcano has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Recreo Arcano belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Square Grid, and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Recreo Arcano are: Martín Oddino. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Recreo Arcano as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.