Can kids younger than 14 play this?

Yes definitely, i’ve played with kids around 13-14 years and they are able to grasp the icons meaning. Might start slow but definitely can be done. Its not text heavy, everything are in icons and its very intuitive.

Does the game scale well for 2 people? If not, what number is the sweet spot?

It’s a great 2-player game. I would say 2 is the sweet spot. BGG actually lists it as best played with 2.

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♟️ Outsmart, outplay, outlast—your next favorite strategy showdown awaits!

ART THAT INSPIRES - Beautifully crafted cards and components elevate your game night aesthetic.
MASTER EVERY MOVE - Innovative resource growth & transformation mechanics keep your strategy fresh every game.
SHARPEN YOUR MIND - Designed to enhance critical thinking and strategic planning for the modern professional.
ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY - Multiple strategies ensure no two sessions feel the same—stay ahead of your friends.
QUICK SETUP DEEP PLAY - No assembly required—jump straight into 60 minutes of immersive fantasy strategy.

Res Arcana is a 2-4 player fantasy strategy board game by acclaimed designer Tom Lehmann, featuring innovative resource transformation mechanics and multiple strategic paths. With stunning artwork and a compact 25x25 cm design, it offers 60 minutes of deep, replayable gameplay that sharpens critical thinking without any assembly required.

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ASIN	B07PFRTSB2
Age Range Description	14 years
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#91,283 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #3,324 in Board Games
Brand	Sand Castle Games
Brand Name	Sand Castle Games
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts
Color	Various
Country of Publication	China
Customer Package Type	Flat Free Package
Customer Reviews	5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Edition	Standard Edition
Educational Objective	Enhance strategic and critical thinking skills
Estimated Playing Time	60 Minutes
Genre	Strategy
Global Trade Identification Number	00850004236116
Included Components	40 artifact cards, 10 mage cards, 10 monument cards, 150 wooden essence tokens, 5 Places of Power (double-sided), 8 magic items, 1 First Player tile, 12 extra essence chips, 4 reference cards + 1 summary tile, 1 rulebook
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	25 x 25 x 6 centimeters
Item Type Name	game
Manufacturer	Asmodee
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	420.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	168.0
Manufacturer Part Number	RES01
Material	Sand,Res
Material Type	Sand,Res
Minimum Age Recomendation	12
Model Number	RA0101
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	2 to 4
Number of players	2 to 4
Operation Mode	manual
Theme	Fantasy
UPC	850004236116

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