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Escape the Arcana

Lost in an enchanted forest, face the Major Arcana in a roguelike deckbuilder journey. Relax, make card combos, navigate shifting paths, and enjoy the groovy jazz. Experiment with different builds and strategies to defeat all 22 Major Arcana and escape.

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About the Game

Nice to meet ya. I’m The Fool, but don’t let the name deceive you - I’m no clown.

Unfortunately, escaping won't be a walk in the park. My siblings have set up a challenge for you. You'll need to outplay them at their own game… a card game. Yes, really - you’re gonna have to beat all 22 (3 in Demo) of the Major Arcana to break free!

Your journey begins with a humble deck, but you'll soon learn that simple card combinations can channel immense power. You are to play hands of cards to deal as much damage as possible and shatter the magical seals that block your way. As you venture deeper, you’ll encounter my siblings each with their own unique abilities and tricks.

You’re gonna have to make some friends! Seek the services of those who call themselves The Banished Arcana. Discover over 50 Banished cards (30 in Demo), each offering unique powers. Choose Banished that work well together to create powerful combinations!

Beware, the forest is a living maze, constantly shifting. Every time you attempt to make a run for it you will find the paths different. No worries though, your handy map will lead the way and you’ll get to my siblings soon enough. But choose carefully, every path has its own challenges and rewards.

You get stronger with every run. When your hands grow weary, you will return to your camp. There you can talk with the Major Arcana you've defeated, and trade fragments from the Magic seals you've broken for tarot spreads that skew the odds of escape in your favor. The Major Arcana are only scary in battle, as part of your camp they're a helpful troupe!

Enchant, modify, duplicate, and hone your deck according to your strategy.

You’ll get the hang of it! Hehe

Best of luck, brave and smart cookie : )