- BGG rank
- BGG #3,553
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Element
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,241
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Seasons of Arcadia
2022
Rules assistance for Seasons of Arcadia
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- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Seasons of Arcadia is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mike Richie and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Moving Multiple Units.
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About the game
Once every year, the high faerie lords of Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring gather around the first Stones at the heart of the mystical realm of Arcadia. Once upon a time, they worked in unison to temper Nature's fury. Now, capricious and vainglorious, they challenge each other to see whose seasonal power will rule for the next twelve months. Seasons of Arcadia is a deeply strategic, yet very approachable game. Players assume the roles of powerful faerie lords, each attempting to dominate the entire year with their seasonal magic. The goal is simple: Be the first to place all twelve of your lords on the board to achieve victory. Players take turns placing, moving, and jumping opposing faerie lord pieces on a hex board. Each season can both replace and be replaced by one other season, so defense is as important in offense in determining where you place and move. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Seasons of Arcadia 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 Seasons of Arcadia 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 Seasons of Arcadia for ages 14 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.
Seasons of Arcadia has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Seasons of Arcadia belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Moving Multiple Units. 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 Seasons of Arcadia are: Mike Richie. 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 Seasons of Arcadia 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.