Gnostica
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 60 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About Gnostica
Gnostica is an abstract territory based war game. Tarot cards make up the often-changing board, and players use Looney Pyramids to represent minions that control those territories. Every tarot card has a power, and when a player has one of his pieces on a territory, he or she may use the power of that territory through that piece. Players also have a hand of tarot cards which allow them to use those powers through any of their pieces. Territories are worth points when occupied, and the game ends when one player challenges the other players and has 9 points on his or her following turn. Gnostica is a redevelopment of Zarcana. Re-implemented by Zark City, and Dectana. The former is much simpler and uses a poker deck, while the latter is more complex and uses the Decktet. This page has a short URL: http://j.mp/gnostica
- Released
- 2001
- Designers
- John Cooper, Jacob Davenport, Kory Heath, Kristin Matherly
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 2 or 4 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Gnostica?
Gnostica plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for Gnostica?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Gnostica is best with 2 or 4 players (5 votes).
How long does Gnostica take to play?
A game of Gnostica takes 60 min.
What age is Gnostica for?
The recommended minimum age for Gnostica is 10+.
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