Golem Arcana
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10/10 "To Sum it up, Golem Arcana is a fascinating, incredibly fun Tabletop game with tons of depth...Not only that, but the potential on where this game can go is astounding" -
- techdg.com
90/100 "Harebrained Schemes has managed to truly enhance the tabletop war-gaming experience and turn it into something that both newcomers to the genre and grizzled veterans can enjoy." -
- VentureBeat.com
"Golem Arcana lives up to the hype, it’s everything you’d hope it would be...The bottom line is this: If you look at these images and think it looks fun, believe me, it is. Give Golem Arcana a try. You won’t regret it." -
- GeekDad.com
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Golem Arcana offers a whole new way to play tabletop games by harnessing the power of your smartphone or tablet. As you play, the app serves as a sort of referee and rulebook, freeing up the players to concentrate on devising strategies to crush their enemies and give grief to their friends on the other side of the table. Thus, Golem Arcana combines the tactile fun of a tabletop game with the accessibility of an online game. It’s the best of both worlds, offering up a unique experience that neither could deliver on its own.
The key to the game’s seamless connection between the tabletop and your mobile device is the Bluetooth-powered Tabletop Digital Interface (TDI) Stylus. You can tap any of the game pieces with the stylus to send information to the Golem Arcana app running on your smartphone or tablet. The app adjudicates the game, helps the players understand the rules, manages record keeping, and provides the kind of dynamically evolving gameplay previously found only in Internet games.
Category : Board
Reviews (27)
Works perfectly as of August 2017
We have played this on everything from a S3 to some Nexus that was side sync'd. I must reveal that I backed this game and may be bias, but the First chapter of the storyline for League of A Hundred Skulls, produced many unbelievably close games. Now that 8 player skirmishes are available, I can finally get everyone in on the game at the local venue before running out of time. Custom Scenarios need a few more options. A good template would be everything from Crimson Skies' multiplayer game options. You
This game rocks. Sad that it has been discontinued. Wish they would could supporting the app.
Chess meets Pathfinder meets Technology, a brilliant concept well put together. Played upon a Samsung 18.4inch View great experience
I played tested this game back before it came out at PAX Prime. It was really fun and i love the models. Great and easy to learn cuz the app does everything for you!
So well done! Such lovely creative work was done on this game. The people that created it clearly poured their hearts into it. Highly recommend!
The minis and the app combine to make something awesome.
Alas they discontinuing this game but I will continue to play!
Love this game
Picked up the board game at my local LGS, looked awesome and my phone S5 was listed as supported on the box. However after opening it and attempting to sync the stylus I found out that it's a known error with no update for a fix. Until this changes or I buy an older device/iPhone this is a wasted $60 purchase that I can't return.
Great new minis game that uses the app to do all the work of figuring out % to hit, total damage, etc so you can focus on the strategy. The app makes an easy entry point for new or younger gamers, but the game has tons of depth for experienced players. A+!
Had a little trouble getting the stylus to connect but followed some instructions on the website and its working great even with a 10' RCA Viking tablet Android 5.0(wasn't officially on the compatible devices list). Now with the save games fixed I couldn't be happier.
I have a Samsung galaxy tab and the stylus does not work. I can connect it to my tablet through Bluetooth settings, but in the app it never picks it up. Waste of my darn money
App is sometimes problematic but overall very payable, I love it.
Best "table top" game I have played, it is so versatile.
Have the same issue as many have reported. App completely fails to detect the stylus, making the game completely unplayable.
... I still can't play it on my Samsung Tab. REALLY disappointed, especially given the cost of the game. As far as I can tell, I can't even get the update that claims to have fixed the problem. Otherwise, this would be a five star game. Hope they fix it.
The bluetooth detection problem has been a known issue for some time now. No word on resolution from devs. Refused to take game back for refund. Also, two of the models were badly damaged when I opened the box. This game just gathers dust on a shelf. I may have to throw it out to make room.
Any word on compatibility fixes for the S5?
Cant access my account. Support isn't responding to any emails. At a recent tournament I got locked out and password reset doesn't work. Again no response from support. QR codes don't work properly during tournament play either. Fun game, wish it worked right and support is slow/non-existent.
Why?
Bought talons in the game, not in my account. No support in the game. Had to force close the app since there is no way to close it, talons showed back up.
The game+app combo makes for a unique, fun experience. Great for those who like mini's games, but dont want to break out huge rule books or paint lots of figures.
Will not run on Galaxy Tab S with Lollipop
One of my favorite games! The rules are easy enough to learn that my 7 year old can play and win against older opponents.
I can not get the app to open. Reinstalled it 3 times. Spent a bunch of money on the base game, but can't get the app to open .
Fun game, even if I did arrive somewhat late to the party, but now that development is over none of the IAPs work, which means even if you buy all the physical pieces you still can't get all the knights and ancient ones. Spoke with HBS and apparently the intent was for everything to cost 0 so everyone could still get it, but after trying to select a purchase a pop-up appears saying "please wait" and it never goes away. Have to force quit and restart the app. Tried from several devices with the same results unfortunately and didn't hear back from support again. Disappointing considering the overall quality of this game and their others.