- BGG rating
- 8.0
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Fireborn Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,423
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition)
2020
Rules assistance for Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition)
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Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Felix Mertikat and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Variable Set-up.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Lords of the Lost Sea Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) – After the Moonfall Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down – Sentinels Expansion
- 3–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) – Kickstarter Exclusives
- 2–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2021
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) – Amaterasu Rising
- 2–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2025
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) – Forces of Nature
- 2–4 players
- 2025
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) – New Dawn
- 2–4 players
- 2025
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) – Scenario Booklet
- 2025
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About the game
The future: Slowly but steadily, the Moon has been approaching the Earth. It has touched the surface and ripped a deep rift across continents, mountain ranges and oceans. It has come to a halt in the now dried-out Pacific Ocean. Chaos and devastation wrecked the Earth and its inhabitants. That chaos grew greater when the Moon revealed itself to be a "kami" (a Japanese God of old) - the white dragon, Tsukuyumi. Exiled into the night sky eons ago, Tsukuyumi has been roused by Japanese warriors, who tried to rid themselves of their godly creators. Tsukuyumi's time for revenge has finally come. In the post-apocalyptic world, humankind is on the verge of extinction, whereas animal species mutated under the influence of Tsukuyumi and grew bigger and stronger than ever. All those different factions are now fighting fiercely for survival, as well as for world domination. Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down is a no-luck boardgame that demands specific strategic skills of its players. Its particular appeal lies in the clash of multifarious, asymmetrical factions. At the beginning, each player picks one of the five factions. The factions bring their own respective abilities, units and strategies. Therefore the game changes depending on what factions meet on the battlefield. Each faction has its own units, its own strengths and special abilities - therefore requiring a very adjusted strategy to win. After the gameboard is set up, every player chooses a faction respectively. The faction boards explain in detail all special abilities and how to use them. It also specifies the factions' start set-up. Each round consists of the following phases: White Phase: Players use the white action card they chose to emphasize their strategy. Blue Phase: Players can rise in the initiative order and/or draw an Impact Card. Green Phase: New units are generated and resources collected. Red Phase: Units are moved, adversarial areas and units may be attacked. Onis are placed, moved, and used for attacks. The game ends after the number of rounds determined by the players beforehand - usually 3-4 rounds The player who gains the most Victory Points wins the game. Victory Points are earned by conquering and occupying areas, and by fulfilling goals and/or the faction's respective mission.
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- Don't Panic Games
- Mosaico Jogos
- Grey Fox Games
- King Racoon Games
- What the Frog
Questions and answers
Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) 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 Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Abstract Strategy, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Variable Set-up. 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) 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.