Dark Moon

Stronghold Games, (Web published), kártyagyár · Board game · 2011
7.8 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 3–7 · best 5 60–75 min Weight 2.4/5
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7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

For those who love tense bluffing and dice-fueled paranoia in space, Dark Moon is a thrilling ride!

Highlights
  • Constant tension and paranoia
  • Surprising plot twists
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
Keep in mind
  • Dice luck can be a factor
  • Can lead to heated discussions
  • Limited direct player interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Welcome aboard the Noguchi Masaki mining corporation's outpost on Titan, Saturn's dark moon! You're part of a crew on a deep-space expedition, but an 'incident' has left some members infected with an unknown virus, turning them paranoid, deceitful, and violent. The goal? Uninfected crew members must survive until rescue arrives, while the secretly infected try to sabotage everything and eliminate the 'good guys.' The catch? You know your allegiance, but everyone else is a potential enemy or ally. You'll be rolling dice to make repairs, overcome traumatic events, and perhaps quarantine suspicious crewmates. If you're infected, this is your chance to strike! Dark Moon is a game of social deduction and bluffing that keeps you on the edge of your seat, constantly questioning who to trust and who's plotting against you. With dice rolling, variable player powers, and a pervasive atmosphere of distrust, Dark Moon delivers tension and twists in every game. Prepare to question everything and everyone, because on Titan, the only thing colder than space is betrayal.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

3–7 players
3 OK
4 REC
5 BEST
6 REC
7 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Dice with Icons Components: Player Screens Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Digital Implementations: VASSAL Series: Castle Line (Stronghold) Space: Saturn Theme: Mining
Publisher Stronghold Games, (Web published), kártyagyár
Designer Evan Derrick
Artist Evan Derrick, Viktor Csete, William Bricker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime?
A game of Dark Moon typically lasts between 60 and 75 minutes, depending on the player count and how quickly everyone makes their decisions.
How many players can play?
The game supports 3 to 7 players. The dynamics can shift quite a bit with more people at the table.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The basic rules are quite straightforward to grasp, but mastering the bluffing and deduction tactics takes practice. It's considered a medium-weight game.
Do I need to know English to play?
The game has very little text on cards and components, making it quite accessible for non-native English speakers. It's easy to memorize.
Is this a direct combat game?
Not exactly. The focus is more on deduction, bluffing, and making strategic decisions based on others' actions and dice rolls.
Who do you recommend Dark Moon for?
We recommend it for players who enjoy hidden traitor mechanics, social deduction, dice rolling, and a tense sci-fi theme. It's great for groups that like a bit of drama and distrust.

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