Re;ACT: The Arts of War Deluxe Edition
Re;Act is a 1 vs 1 grid based card dueling game about different artists fighting with incredible magic powers based on their different art forms. This cast of colorful characters come with extremely asymmetrical powers and gameplay mechanics including a brazen calligrapher whose sword scabbard is giant ink brush, a mysterious dancer whose flowing steps summon giant fish, and a young sculptor whose creatures come to life to swarm his enemies.
Each character comes with a unique pre-built deck of cards, all of which are either "Intentions", which start off a chain, or "Reactions", which can be played in response to an intention or reaction. All effects are played to the React chain, which resolve only once both players pass on playing reactions, and resolve backwards: first in last out. Inspired heavily by the Yugioh Effect Chain and Magic Stack, Re;ACT aims to combine the crunchy competitive counter play of TCGs with the sleek approachability of modern board games.
As you work to damage your opponent or control the board with your character and summons, you'll also be competing to finish your masterpiece before your opponent, a gorgeous 3 card spread of your character's greatest work. Doing so will grant you powers of your art form's truest expressions, and will be key to victory.
The Deluxe Edition adds:
- A bigger box that will hold up to 22 characters
- 28 acrylic standees for all of the characters and their summons
- 2 premium playmats with stitched edges (replaces cardboard game boards)
Overview
2 Players
Play Time: 20–40 Min
Suggested Age: 13+
Complexity Weight: 3.00 / 5
Average Rating: 8.3
Year Released: 2024
Designers: Chris Lin, MingYang Lu, Eric Zeringue
Artists: loxtix, Ian Olympia
Publisher: Brother Ming Games
Categories
Card Game
Fantasy
Fighting
Puzzle
Video Game Theme
Mechanisms
Action Queue
Card Play Conflict Resolution
Grid Movement
Hand Management
Programmed Movement
Take That
Variable Player Powers

