
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,299
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bonsai
- 1–4 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Witchstone: Full Moon
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Witchstone: Full Moon is an expansion for Witchstone released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and Martino Chiacchiera and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses.
It's full moon in the magical world of Witchstone, and as everyone knows, witches and wizards develop very special powers during a full moon. Their abilities become more powerful, and the potion in their cauldrons even more effective. The Witchstone: Full Moon expansion includes two expansion modules that can be used individually or together, one of which features new cauldron tiles for better chain reactions; 3D miniatures; and new special cards that among other things let you activate one of two special abilities each turn.
Witchstone: Full Moon 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 Witchstone: Full Moon is 60–90 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 Witchstone: Full Moon 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.
Witchstone: Full Moon has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Witchstone: Full Moon belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Witchstone: Full Moon are: Reiner Knizia and Martino Chiacchiera. 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 Witchstone: Full Moon as an expansion for Witchstone. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Witchstone to use it. Check that your edition of Witchstone is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.