Dectana
| Dectana | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hackel | ||
| Territory game like Zarcana/Gnostica, but using the Decktet | ||
| Players: | 2 - 5 | |
| Length: | Long | |
| Complexity: | Complex | |
| Trios per color: | 3 | |
| Number of colors: | 1 per player | |
| - - - - - - Other equipment - - - - - - | ||
| Two Decktets | ||
| Setup time: | 2 minutes | |
| Playing time: | 30 minutes - 60 minutes | |
| Strategy depth: | High | |
| Random chance: | Low | |
| Game mechanics: | Territory Control, Hand Management | |
| Theme: | Fantasy | |
| BGG Link: | Dectana | |
| Status: Complete (v1.0), Year released: 2009 | ||
Dectana is a territory-holding game using 3 Treehouse sets and two Decktets. It is very similar to Zarcana and Gnostica. Can you hold on to your claims long enough to find three Aces and win?
Dectana was web-published by Ryan Hackel on 20 October 2009. It made its public debut at Capclave 2009, the sucessor con to Disclave, where the first IIT was held in 1989. Dectana is dedicated to all those present at the inaugural IIT.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Complete rules online, with illustrated rules summary tri-fold and player aids
- The Decktet is free to print yourself, and you can also buy them online.
- Dectana is listed on BoardGameGeek, which also hosts useful player aids.
- French version of the rules available at Jeux-Icehouse.com.
- Spanish rules translation available at Labsk.net.