Desperate Oasis
In Desperate Oasis, two players battle for control over lush, life-sustaining sanctuaries of the desert. By playing and grouping animal cards, players can show their strength, unlock special powers, and use palm trees to increase card values. Special spatial rules pull similar animals together, allowing for the manipulation of card positions. Whoever has the most points after three rounds rules the desert!
| Materials | Hand-Selected Solid American Black Walnut & Hard Maple |
| Pieces | Solid Weighted Brass & Polished Matte Stone Resin |
| Finish | Satin Protective Organic Wax Lacquer |
| Dimensions | 14.5" x 14.5" x 1.25" (Full Tournament Proportion) |
| Player Count | 2 Players (or Solitary Puzzle Mode) |
| Recommended Age | Ages 12 to Adult |
| Storage | Custom Molded EVA Foam & Velvet Lined Inner Chamber |
| Origin | Handcrafted in Small Studio Batches in USA & Germany |
Curator Notes: Desperate Oasis
In Desperate Oasis, two players battle for control over lush, life-sustaining sanctuaries of the desert. By playing and grouping animal cards, players can show their strength, unlock special powers, and use palm trees to increase card values. Special spatial rules pull similar animals together, allowing for the manipulation of card positions. Whoever has the most points after three rounds rules the desert!
Each production run of this artifact is executed in limited atelier batches. Hand-assembled and calibrated with precision tools to ensure that physical resistance, kinetic balance, and aesthetic presentation meet the stringent heirloom standards of Arcana Vault.
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The wood grain is gorgeous, and the magnetic closures snap shut with a very satisfying resonance.
Rules are intuitive within minutes, but the strategic depth is immense. We have played nearly every night since it arrived.
Heirloom quality through and through. This is the kind of game you pass down to your children.
The weight of each piece feels authoritative on the board. A permanent centerpiece on our living room coffee table.
