Blue Moon
KOSMOS, 999 Games, Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2004
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30 min
Weight 2.2/5
6.8
rating
Ludopedia
6.7
rating
BGG
6.8
rating
Ludopedia
6.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
If you love card games with strategy and a dash of fantasy, Blue Moon will surprise you.
Highlights
- Epic card combat
- Engaging hand management
- Strategic bidding
- Theme expansions
- Quality components
Keep in mind
- short game time
- medium complexity
- two‑player focus
- not a CCG
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Blue Moon is a two‑player card game designed by Reiner Knizia that blends strategy, bidding, and deck building in a chaotic fantasy setting. The world is abandoned by a deity, and four peoples—Vulca, Hoax, Mimix, and Flit—compete for dominance, each with a unique 30‑card deck that reflects their distinct abilities. Unlike a CCG, the game contains no random cards; expansions simply add new peoples, keeping the LCG feel intact.
Play proceeds in independent combats, each starting with a chosen element (fire or earth). Players take turns playing character and support cards to match or exceed their opponent’s power. If a player can’t match, they retreat, and the other wins the round, earning dragon tokens as victory markers. When a player runs out of cards or captures all three dragons, the game ends and the dragons are converted into victory points.
The components are solid: three dragon miniatures, a small board, and colorful decks. Expansions add new peoples and cards while preserving the core mechanics. The game is quick (30–35 min), of medium complexity, and ideal for those who enjoy tactical card duels. If you like card games that demand strategic thinking and have a taste for fantasy, Blue Moon will surprise you.
Blue Moon is part of Kosmos’s two‑player series, known for balanced, high‑quality titles.
Play proceeds in independent combats, each starting with a chosen element (fire or earth). Players take turns playing character and support cards to match or exceed their opponent’s power. If a player can’t match, they retreat, and the other wins the round, earning dragon tokens as victory markers. When a player runs out of cards or captures all three dragons, the game ends and the dragons are converted into victory points.
The components are solid: three dragon miniatures, a small board, and colorful decks. Expansions add new peoples and cards while preserving the core mechanics. The game is quick (30–35 min), of medium complexity, and ideal for those who enjoy tactical card duels. If you like card games that demand strategic thinking and have a taste for fantasy, Blue Moon will surprise you.
Blue Moon is part of Kosmos’s two‑player series, known for balanced, high‑quality titles.
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Publisher
KOSMOS, 999 Games, Fantasy Flight Games, Tilsit
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Artist
Brian Schomburg, Claus Stephan, Daren Bader, Franz Vohwinkel, James Nelson, John Matson, Lars Grant-West, Michael Phillippi, Raimundo Pousada, Scott Fischer, Todd Lockwood
How long does a game last?
Typically, a session takes between 30 and 35 minutes, depending on player experience and expansions in use.
For how many players is it intended?
Blue Moon is designed exclusively for two players, with mechanics balanced for that setup.
What is the difficulty level?
The difficulty is medium; it requires card planning, hand control, and bidding awareness, but it’s not overly complex.
What components are included in the base set?
The base box contains two 30‑card decks (Vulca and Hoax), a small board, three dragon miniatures, and bilingual rules.
Does the game have expansions?
Yes, several expansions add new peoples and cards while keeping the core mechanics intact.
Do I need prior knowledge of other card games?
No, although familiarity with bidding and deck building concepts can help, the game teaches everything you need.
How does the bidding system work?
During play, players bid to acquire support or character cards; the winner receives the card in exchange for points or other cards.
