- BGG rank
- BGG #3,181
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Illimat
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,381
- BGG rating
- 6.0
The Lunar Dial
2023
Rules assistance for The Lunar Dial
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Lunar Dial
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Lunar Dial is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Keith Baker and Jennifer Ellis and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
Gather around the stars in this wickedly-cool, out-of-this-world asbstract strategy game brought to you by The Morbid Network! This lightweight strategy game is perfect for anyone fascinated by the stars, astrology, and the mystical arts. Earn points by casting and collecting cards from your hand to alter the phases of the moon. The player with the most moonstones in their possession wins the game. At the end of each game, the zodiac cards on the board gives the players a group reading! Features high-quality components and heavyweight cards including 1 Fabric Game Mat, 1 Lunar Dial, 12 Moonstones, 52 Moon Cards, 4 Quick-Guide Cards, 12 Zodiac Cards, and Complete Instructions. The moon and stars hold the power in this lightweight strategy game brings a celestial experience of casting cards and collecting full moons. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
The Lunar Dial 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 The Lunar Dial is 20–40 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 The Lunar Dial 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.
The Lunar Dial has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
The Lunar Dial belongs to these categories: Card Game and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 The Lunar Dial are: Keith Baker and Jennifer Ellis. 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 The Lunar Dial 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.