Editing Arcomage

{{GameInfobox
|name = Arcomage
|image = Arcomage_cover.jpg
|imagesize = 250px
|developer = [[Stickman Games]]
|publisher = [[The 3DO Company]]
|designer = [[New World Computing]]
|platforms = [[:Category:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]
|release = 1999 (as mini-game in''[[Might and Magic VII]]'')
2000 (as mini-game in ''[[Might and Magic VIII]]'')
2000 (stand-alone)
|genre = [[wikipedia:Card game|Card game]]
|mode = [[wikipedia:Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
|universe = Original universe
|setting = Shrikar
}}
'''''Arcomage''''' is a minigame included in two installments of the ''[[Might and Magic]]'' series. It is included in both ''[[Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor]]'' and ''[[Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer]]''. [[3DO]] also released it as a stand-alone game in 2000. In the stand-alone version a single player could play against a computer opponent or two players could play via a LAN or TCP/IP connection. ''Arcomage'' is a computer based card game which takes on many of the themes of the game in which it is set. ''Arcomage'' is an actual part of the story of the game - in that characters may enter a [[tavern]] and play for money. In both games, there is a [[quest]] to win a game of arcomage in every tavern in the land.

''Arcomage'' was developed by [[Stickman Games]]. The game was sold to 3DO.

== Gameplay ==
''Arcomage'' takes the form of a tabletop game, in which there are two players, each with a deck of cards, a "tower" and a "wall", as well as several other variables that determine whether they win or lose, and what cards they can play. As ''Might and Magic'' is a single-player game, one would always play against an AI opponent - making the game relatively easy to win.

Players take it in turns to:
* Draw the appropriate number of [[:Category:Arcomage cards|cards]] to complete their 6-part deck (one or more cards would have been played or discarded during their previous turn)
* Either play or discard a card, depending on their options - in some cases dicard will be the only option available, as the player might not have the appropriate amount of "gems", "bricks" or "recruits".
* If their chosen card allows it, play again and/or choose a card to discard.

Every tavern has its different victory conditions, so players must adapt their styles for different situations.

As well as having a "Tower", "Wall" and Deck of Cards, each player also has:
* "Quarry" - controls how many "bricks" are gained each turn
* "Bricks" - spent on brick cards
* "Magic" - controls how many "gems" are gained each turn
* "Gems" - spent on gem cards
* "Dungeon" - controls how many "recruits" are gained each turn
* "Recruits" - spent on recruit cards

''Arcomage'' employs a wide range of cards, each with their own name, effects and picture. Several cards were added to the original deck in ''Might and Magic VIII''. Examples include:
* Faerie (recruit card): 2 damage (to enemy tower/wall); play Again. Cost: 1 recruit.
* Portcullis (brick card): +5 wall; +1 dungeon. Cost: 9 bricks.
* Sanctuary (gem card): + 10 tower; +5 wall; gain 5 recruits. Cost: 15 gems.

==External links==
* [http://www.fantasy-art-and-portraits.com/fantasy_art_arcomage.html A gallery of the Arcomage game cards]

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