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product_id: 683483685
title: "Arcs Board Game by Leder Games | Ages 14+ | 2–4 Players | Tactical Space Opera Strategy Game with Trick-Taking Action System, Galactic Warfare, Diplomacy & Asymmetric Play"
brand: "leder games"
price: "€ 169.22"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/683483685-arcs-board-game-by-leder-games-ages-14-2-4
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# 4-suit trick-taking card system driving dynamic strategy 18 custom engraved dice for tactile, high-stakes battles 100+ wooden ships & agents for immersive galactic warfare Arcs Board Game by Leder Games | Ages 14+ | 2–4 Players | Tactical Space Opera Strategy Game with Trick-Taking Action System, Galactic Warfare, Diplomacy & Asymmetric Play

**Brand:** leder games
**Price:** € 169.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Own the stars or watch them fall — Arcs is your ultimate space opera showdown!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Arcs Board Game by Leder Games | Ages 14+ | 2–4 Players | Tactical Space Opera Strategy Game with Trick-Taking Action System, Galactic Warfare, Diplomacy & Asymmetric Play by leder games
- **How much does it cost?** € 169.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/683483685-arcs-board-game-by-leder-games-ages-14-2-4)

## Best For

- leder games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted leder games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Epic Campaign Foundation:** Core game supports expansive narrative with the Blighted Reach expansion.
- • **Master Galactic Dominance:** Command fleets, resources & diplomacy in a richly crafted sci-fi universe.
- • **Fast-Paced Tactical Combat:** Attacker-driven risk mechanics create thrilling, unpredictable battles.
- • **Innovative Trick-Taking Action:** Unique card-driven system where timing and initiative shape every move.
- • **Scalable Complexity & Replayability:** Optional Leaders & Lore cards unlock deeper asymmetric strategies.

## Overview

Arcs by Leder Games is a tactical space opera board game for 2-4 players aged 14+, blending trick-taking card mechanics with galactic warfare, diplomacy, and resource control. Featuring over 100 wooden ships and agents, 18 custom dice, and a richly illustrated card deck, it offers fast, strategic gameplay with scalable complexity and high replay value. Perfect for millennial strategists craving a dramatic, immersive sci-fi experience with campaign expansion potential.

## Description

Arcs is a bold and brilliantly designed tactical space opera board game set in a dark, decaying, and strangely humorous universe. Players take on the roles of powerful officials from a distant and neglectful Empire, now unrestrained and free to compete for control of the galaxy. Whether you pursue dominance through military conquest, careful resource management, or subtle diplomatic maneuvering, every game of Arcs is filled with dramatic turns and hard choices. At the heart of Arcs lies a unique action selection system inspired by trick-taking card games. A shared deck of cards across four suits, ranked from 1 to 7, determines what actions players can take. Cards are played into a trick-taking–adjacent structure that decides initiative, available actions, and when players may declare Ambitions. Only three Ambitions score during each deal, making timing everything. Reading the table, managing imperfect hands, and capitalizing on opponents’ card play are essential skills for success. Combat in Arcs is fast, tense, and impactful. The attacker chooses how much risk to take, pushing their luck for greater rewards, while defenders must anticipate threats and prepare sufficient ships and supporting cards in their tableau. These streamlined battles keep the game moving while delivering memorable, high-stakes moments. The base game is richly produced, including a beautiful six-panel board, nearly one hundred wooden ships and agents, eighteen custom engraved dice, and a large deck of cards featuring over sixty pieces of unique artwork. Arcs can be played without the optional Leaders and Lore cards for an easier teach, or with them to unlock deeper asymmetry and a more robust strategic experience. Arcs is also the foundation of a larger narrative experience, serving as the core game for a full campaign when combined with the Blighted Reach Expansion. Whether played as a standalone strategy game or as part of an epic saga, Arcs delivers a tense, replayable, and unforgettable galactic struggle.

Review: So much fun! - This is such a fun game! Easy to pick up the gist, definitely takes a few games to really get it. Super fun!
Review: Fun af! - Incredible game for friends, little bit of a learning curve but once you pick it up it’s easy to play. Great replay ability!

## Features

- Enter a dark yet delightfully silly universe in Arcs, a sharp tactical space opera where players vie for galactic dominance through battle, resource control, and political intrigue.
- Features an innovative trick-taking–inspired action system using a four-suit card deck, where timing, initiative, and clever play determine available actions and scoring ambitions.
- Declare and contest shifting Ambitions each deal, creating dramatic twists where only the right objectives score, rewarding foresight, adaptability, and well-timed risk-taking.
- Resolve battles quickly with attacker-driven risk choices, forcing defenders to prepare fleets and cards carefully to survive sudden, high-stakes confrontations.
- Packed with premium components and optional Leaders and Lore cards, Arcs offers scalable complexity, high replayability, and serves as the core for an epic campaign expansion.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D856FJ1J |
| Age Range Description | 14+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,990 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #237 in PC-compatible Games #4,627 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Leder Games |
| Color | Multi-coloured |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Package Type | Reinforced Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 131 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Enhance strategic thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive skills; provide a context for learning about historical and political themes. |
| Estimated Playing Time | 60 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00672975032661 |
| Grenre | Strategy |
| Included Components | 1x Board - 4x Player Boards - 5x Starports - 5x Cities - 15x Ships - 10x Agents - 2x Power Marker - 28x Action Cards - 12x Setup Cards - 8x Leader Cards - 25x Guild Cards - 6x Vox Cards - 14x Lore Cards - 25x Resource Tokens - 18x Battle Dice - Chapter Marker - 3x Ambition Markers - Zero Marker - Initiative Marker - 4x Path Markers - 6x Out-of-play Markers - 4x Aid Sheet |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 2.88 x 11.44 x 0.39 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 2.88"L x 11.44"W |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 180 Grams |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Leder Games |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 12 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LED06000 |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Model Name | Arcs |
| Model Number | LED06000 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2-4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Multi-use cards, custom engraved dice, unique sci-fi theme, and dramatic gameplay |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Set Name | Conflict & Collapse in The Reach |
| Size | 29.06 cm x 7.32 cm x 0.1 cm |
| Subject Character | Galactic Struggle |
| Theme | Science Fiction |
| UPC | 672975032661 |
| Unit Count | 118.0 Count |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much fun!
*by A***T on January 30, 2026*

This is such a fun game! Easy to pick up the gist, definitely takes a few games to really get it. Super fun!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun af!
*by Z***Y on September 12, 2025*

Incredible game for friends, little bit of a learning curve but once you pick it up it’s easy to play. Great replay ability!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good choice
*by R***H on December 29, 2025*

Great game, holds attention and helps players learn new ways to solve the challenge. Replay is a whole different game....this is not likely going to get old.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Leder Games Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in The Reach - 2 to 4 Players, Ages 14+
- Generic Arcs Board Game Leaders and Lore Pack
- Generic Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion

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*Last updated: 2026-06-24*