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subject_name=Gnostica| |
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designer= John Cooper, Kory Heath, Kristin Matherly, Jacob Davenport| |
designer= John Cooper, Kory Heath, Kristin Matherly, Jacob Davenport| |
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description=Gnostica, an updated version of Zarcana, involves capturing territory on an evolving board made up of Tarot cards. | |
description=Gnostica, an updated version of Zarcana, involves capturing territory on an evolving board made up of Tarot cards. | |
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min_players=2| |
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players=3–6 | |
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max_players=6 | |
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game_length=Long| |
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stashes = 1 per player | |
stashes = 1 per player | |
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sets = 5| |
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other_equip = deck of [[Tarot cards]] | |
other_equip = deck of [[Tarot cards]] | |
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setup_time= 5 minutes | |
setup_time= 5 minutes | |
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min_playing_time=45| |
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playing_time=45–120 minutes | |
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max_playing_time=120 minutes | |
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complexity=High | |
complexity=High | |
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strategy=High | |
strategy=High | |
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random_chance=Medium | |
random_chance=Medium | |
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game_mechanics= [[Modular board]], [[Card game]]| |
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theme = [[Mystical]] | |
theme = [[Mystical]] | |
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release_year=2001| |
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game_status=Complete| |
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footnotes =| |
footnotes =| |
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BGG_Link=[http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/9629 |
BGG_Link=[http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/9629 Gnostica] |
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'''Gnostica''' is a complete rework of [[Zarcana]] which retains the theme and core mechanic, but feels very different. It is more tactical, more aggressive, less random, and more streamlined. For some people, these are all advantages, while others prefer the slower paced, more random, more quirky Zarcana. |
'''Gnostica''' is a complete rework of [[Zarcana]] which retains the theme and core mechanic, but feels very different. It is more tactical, more aggressive, less random, and more streamlined. For some people, these are all advantages, while others prefer the slower paced, more random, more quirky Zarcana. |
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Gnostica was published in [[Hypothermia]] #14. |
Gnostica was published in [[Hypothermia]] #14. |
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==See Also== |
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* [[Pantopia]]—Gnostica-inspired game using [[Aquarius]] cards |
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* [[Dectana]]—Gnostica-inspired game using Decktet cards |
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* [[Zark City]]—Gnostica-inspired game using normal playing cards |
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** [[Unocitta]]—Zark City variant using Uno cards |
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* [[Agnostica]]—Gnostica variant using a Zark City deck |
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== External links == |
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080802021221/http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/games/ Rules backup at WebArchive] |
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080802021221/http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/games/ Rules backup at WebArchive] |
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* [http://www.playagaingames.com/games/gnostica/faq/ FAQ] |
* [http://www.playagaingames.com/games/gnostica/faq/ FAQ] |
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* [http://www.playagaingames.com/games/zarcana_to_gnostica/ Design history] |
* [http://www.playagaingames.com/games/zarcana_to_gnostica/ Design history] |
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* [http://www.playagaingames.com/games/gnostica/differences_with_zarcana/ Differences to Zarcana] |
* [http://www.playagaingames.com/games/gnostica/differences_with_zarcana/ Differences to Zarcana] |
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* [http://www.gweep.net/~android/gnostica-deck/ Gnostica Learner's Deck] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160604194919/http://www.gweep.net/~android/gnostica-deck/ Gnostica Learner's Deck] |
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* [http://perlkonig.com/gnostica Aaron's Tarot-less Gnostica Deck] |
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* [http://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/gnostica Minimalist Gnostica Deck for sale at The Game Crafter] |
* [http://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/gnostica Minimalist Gnostica Deck for sale at The Game Crafter] |
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* [https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/133928/ignostica-variant-regular-playing-cards Rules for Ignostica, a version using two standard decks instead of a Tarot deck] |
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 12 May 2024
Gnostica | ||
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John Cooper, Kory Heath, Kristin Matherly, Jacob Davenport | ||
Gnostica, an updated version of Zarcana, involves capturing territory on an evolving board made up of Tarot cards. | ||
Players: | 2 - 6 | |
Length: | Long | |
Complexity: | High | |
Trios per color: | 5 | |
Number of colors: | 1 per player | |
- - - - - - Other equipment - - - - - - | ||
deck of Tarot cards | ||
Setup time: | 5 minutes | |
Playing time: | 45 - 120 minutes | |
Strategy depth: | High | |
Random chance: | Medium | |
Game mechanics: | Modular board, Card game | |
Theme: | Mystical | |
BGG Link: | Gnostica | |
Status: Complete (v1.0), Year released: 2001 | ||
Gnostica is a complete rework of Zarcana which retains the theme and core mechanic, but feels very different. It is more tactical, more aggressive, less random, and more streamlined. For some people, these are all advantages, while others prefer the slower paced, more random, more quirky Zarcana.
Gnostica was published in Hypothermia #14.
See Also Edit
External links Edit
- Rules
- Rules backup at WebArchive
- FAQ
- Strategies
- Design history
- Differences to Zarcana
- Gnostica Learner's Deck
- Minimalist Gnostica Deck for sale at The Game Crafter
- Rules for Ignostica, a version using two standard decks instead of a Tarot deck
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