2026MingYang Lu
- Videos
- 13
- Creators
- 4
2 players15 - 30 min

2024Chris Lin, MingYang Lu, Eric Zeringue
Mainly reviews. Re;ACT: The Arts of War is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 11 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 3 recorded sessions, 2 unboxings, and 2 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
Re;Act is a 1 vs 1 grid based card dueling game about different artists fighting with incredible magic powers based on their different art forms. This cast of colorful characters come with extremely asymmetrical powers and gameplay mechanics including a brazen calligrapher whose sword scabbard is giant ink brush, a mysterious dancer whose flowing steps summon giant fish, and a young sculptor whose creatures come to life to swarm his enemies. Each character comes with a unique pre-built deck of cards, all of which are either "Intentions", which start off a chain, or "Reactions", which can be played in response to an intention or reaction. All effects are played to the React chain, which resolve only once both players pass on playing reactions, and resolve backwards: first in last out. Inspired heavily by the Yugioh Effect Chain and Magic Stack, Re;ACT aims to combine the crunchy competitive counter play of TCGs with the sleek approachability of modern board games. As you work to damage your opponent or control the board with your character and summons, you'll also be competing to finish your masterpiece before your opponent, a gorgeous 3 card spread of your character's greatest work. Doing so will grant you powers of your art form's truest expressions, and will be key to victory.
Re;ACT: The Arts of War has 20 videos from 16 creators: 11 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 3 playthroughs, 2 unboxings and 2 other videos. They date from 2022 to June 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How To Play & Walkthrough of Re;ACT, the Best Anime Board Game" by MingYang Lu, which runs 20 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "React the arts of war in about 3 minutes" by 3 Minute Board Games. 10 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Re;Act: The Arts of War - Kickstarter Playthrough" by Before You Play, one of 3 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Re;MATCH: Marble Puzzle Fighter, Genshin Tarot, Pond and Anna's Roundtable: The Fan Made Fire Emblem Board Game, also by MingYang Lu.
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2026MingYang Lu
2 players15 - 30 min
2022MingYang Lu
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minMedium weight
2021MingYang Lu
2 - 4 players45 - 75 minHeavy weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Re;Act is a 1 vs 1 grid based card dueling game about different artists fighting with incredible magic powers based on their different art forms. This cast of colorful characters come with extremely asymmetrical powers and gameplay mechanics including a brazen calligrapher whose sword scabbard is giant ink brush, a mysterious dancer whose flowing steps summon giant fish, and a young sculptor whose creatures come to life to swarm his enemies. Each character comes with a unique pre-built deck of cards, all of which are either "Intentions", which start off a chain, or "Reactions", which can be played in response to an intention or reaction. All effects are played to the React chain, which resolve only once both players pass on playing reactions, and resolve backwards: first in last out. Inspired heavily by the Yugioh Effect Chain and Magic Stack, Re;ACT aims to combine the crunchy competitive counter play of TCGs with the sleek approachability of modern board games. As you work to damage your opponent or control the board with your character and summons, you'll also be competing to finish your masterpiece before your opponent, a gorgeous 3 card spread of your character's greatest work. Doing so will grant you powers of your art form's truest expressions, and will be key to victory.
Designers
Chris Lin, MingYang Lu, Eric Zeringue
Artists
loxtix, Ian Olympia
Publisher
Brother Ming Games
Mechanics