Anthromancer (First Edition)

A hybrid tactical card game + oracle deck + esoteric codex for modern mystics.

Play. Reflect. Transcend.
The Anthromancer Game System is an experimental fusion of competitive strategy, ritual symbolism, and ancient-future aesthetics. Designed for those who think themselves wizards, this box set delivers both a head-to-head arcade-style card battle and a completely original oracle system — all using the same meticulously crafted components.

🧩 Inside the Box:

• Mercenarium: A 2–4 player tactical abstract strategy chance card game.
  Place, move, and capture cards on a sacred 5x5 grid. Games range from quick duels to multi-hour, chaotic free-for-alls. Combines the feel of chess, tarot, and Mario Kart — yes, really.

• Dragonfruit Alchemy: A symbolic oracle system for divination, reflection, and synchronicity. Use the same cards and dice to perform deeply personal readings, guided by a structured philosophical model tied to elemental alchemy.

• The Codex (160-page hardcover):
  A full-color, illustrated book containing complete rules, the lore and design history of the system, lyrics to the companion concept album (The Hymnal), and a breakdown of the game's esoteric framework.

• Custom Game Components:

  • 71-card square deck with suits, edge values, and symbolic illustrations

  • Three unique dice: The Fool (white d6), The Fox (purple d6), The Zodiac (blue d12)

  • Foldable 5x5 game board with sacred geometry design

  • Satin dice bag printed with the Dragonfruit emblem

  • Double-sided quick reference cards (Mercenarium + Dragonfruit)

  • Quick-start rule guide

  • 4-piece sticker set featuring Anthromancer icons

  • Sturdy, custom-designed display box

🌀 Aesthetic & Influence:

This isn’t just a game — it’s a ritual object.
Minimalist, geometric, esoteric. Inspired by sacred geometry, classical elements, field manuals, and mystic texts. Like a tarot deck smuggled out of Atlantis. Designed by Daniel Drake in collaboration with Kalen Blake and Wella Made, it’s both an indie game and a magical artifact.

🧠 Who It’s For:

• Indie tabletop & card game collectors

• Oracle/tarot readers seeking a new symbolic system

• Wizards, worldbuilders, and loreheads

• Philosophers, artists, mystics, and seekers of the weird

This first edition will NEVER be reprinted.

Want to try before you buy? Check out Anthromancer on Tabletop Simulator (or download the Print-and-Play files) for free!

In addition, this product is enhanced by a free download of accompanying digital assets.

ACCESSING DIGITAL ASSETS: Click here, or on the 'Downloads' tab at the top of our website, to be directed to a Google Drive folder containing Anthromancer's companion files, including Print-and-Play files, a .PDF of the Codex and Quick Guide, high quality .wavs of the album (plus instrumental tracks), and a secret bonus experience.

"10/10 as a standalone game; 10/10 for 10 year olds and up."
-EverythingBoardGames.com Review

"This is one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen."
-Manuel B., Kickstarter backer