Vestiges of the Ancients

About Vestiges of the Ancients, from BoardGameGeek:

Vestiges of the Ancients is an immersive board game set in a world where ancient mechanisms hold the key to survival. Players take on the role of wizards exploring mysterious locations, including the Vaelstrom Castle, in search of powerful artifacts and knowledge. The gameplay combines elements of role-playing, puzzle-solving, and strategy as players interact with the environment, activate ancient mechanisms, and battle enemies that move autonomously.The game offers modular components, such as traps and devices, that players can physically activate to alter the course of the game. With a mix of cards, spells, and evolving challenges, each playthrough offers new interactions and outcomes. The goal is to uncover the secrets of the ancient mechanisms while defeating enemies and unlocking hidden paths, all while adapting your strategy as your wizard's powers evolve. Objective: Explore, solve puzzles, activate mechanisms, and defeat enemies to unlock new areas and progress through the story, ultimately mastering the ancient forces. -description from the designer