Chroma Arcana

About this board game

Chroma Arcana is a tactical fantasy card game for two players that plays in about 40 minutes. Each player takes the role of a powerful mage, using a unique combination of magical colours and carefully timed spells to outmanoeuvre a rival.

At the end of setup, you choose an Ego, a Major Colour with a powerful Sigil and a well-practiced Rote, plus two Minor Colours. This colour selection shapes the spells available to your mage and creates different options for planning your attack.

On your turn, place spell cards into your spellbook, then discard cards of a matching colour to charge those spells. Once a spell is fully charged, it must be cast, turning each decision about card placement and colour management into a tactical commitment.

• Bursts deliver instant effects.
• Minions provide a benefit for a handful of turns.
• Edicts unleash powerful effects that last for a single turn.
• Wards remain in play like traps until their trigger condition is met.

Item cards add another layer of timing and response. Play Potions directly from your hand to counter rival spells, or use Arcanas to super-charge your own magic.

The goal is direct: reduce your opponent’s health to zero. With distinct spell types, colour-driven choices, and effects that may resolve immediately or wait for the right condition, Chroma Arcana offers a focused duel between rival mages. Released in 2025, it brings fantasy spellcraft and tactical card play to the table.