Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Draft shaped materials, train a team of artisans, and assemble increasingly ambitious Art Nouveau patterns for the greatest renown.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
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Artistry is an accessible abstract strategy game inspired by Art Nouveau design. Each round, players use artisans to draft material tiles in shapes those workers can currently handle, then spend the collected pieces to complete pattern cards. Finished works earn renown and create room to pursue more demanding commissions. Artisans advance from apprentice to journeywoman to master, expanding the shapes available to them and turning early efficiency into later flexibility. Open drafting keeps every choice visible, while solo and multiplayer modes preserve the same satisfying rhythm of collecting, upgrading, and crafting.
