
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,427
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition)
- 2–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards is an expansion for Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Felix Mertikat and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board, and Open Drafting.
What's a faction without a strong leader? The leadership deck features three completely different leader cards for each faction that completely change the way you play your favorite faction. —description from the publisher
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards supports 3–6 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 Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards is 90–180 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 Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards for ages 12 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.
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board, and Open Drafting. 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 Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards are: Felix Mertikat. 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 Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Leadership Cards as an expansion for Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down to use it. Check that your edition of Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.