
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,169
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Crash Octopus
- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2021

2019
Rules assistance for Stonehenge and the Sun
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Stonehenge and the Sun is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Naotaka Shimamoto and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
Each turn, the players build a stone and throw the metal ball across the base from one side to another like a pendulum. If you can pass the ball without hitting the stones, it's a success! But if you knock off any of the stones placed already on the base or push any piece off the base, you would have to take the piece to yourself as a negative point. If the players have finished placing all the stones, the game will end. Whoever has the least number of negative points will win the game. What will be the form of Stone Henge at the end of the game?
Stonehenge and the Sun supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Stonehenge and the Sun is 20–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Stonehenge and the Sun for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Stonehenge and the Sun has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Stonehenge and the Sun belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Stonehenge and the Sun are: Naotaka Shimamoto. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Stonehenge and the Sun as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.