# Galileo Galilei: Luna

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Michal Peichl, Tomáš Holek
- **Artists**: Michal Peichl
- **Publishers**: Pink Troubadour, Capstone Games, Frosted Games, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Renaissance, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, End Game Bonuses, Rondel, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you love Renaissance science and want extra lunar challenges, you’ll love this expansion.Unique character powersDynamic RondelVariable lunar mapEnd‑game bonusesExtra learning curveInquisitors may unbalanceReplayability hinges on setupRECOMMENDED

## Description
Set in the heart of the Renaissance, when telescopes began to unveil the heavens' secrets, the *Galileo Galilei: Luna* expansion adds the Moon as a fresh object of observation. The base game already had players measuring celestial motions; now, with four new characters—each wielding unique abilities—the race to chart craters, mountains, and lunar seas gains extra strategic depth. The Rondel mechanic dictates which actions are available each turn, while Area Majority/Influence lets players contest lunar regions; controlling more areas yields victory points and end‑game bonuses. 

Beyond the characters, powerful inquisitors appear, offering generous rewards if you can persuade them to back your mission. These function as event cards that can swing the game’s direction, forcing you to weigh risk versus reward. Variable set‑up ensures the lunar board differs each play, boosting replayability. End‑game bonuses reward players who meet specific goals, such as mapping an entire quadrant or collecting a set number of observations. 

With a playtime of about 60 minutes and support for 1‑4 players, the expansion keeps a moderate complexity (weight 3/5), making it approachable for newcomers and appealing to veterans who love historical and scientific themes. Components include new lunar boards, inquisitor cards, character markers, and scoring tokens. In short, *Luna* expands the *Galileo Galilei* universe by putting players in the shoes of 16th‑century astronomers, challenging them to turn the Moon from a bright speck in the sky into a detailed map of discovery.

## How to Play
Objective of the Game
In Galileo Galilei: Luna, players take on the roles of astronomers studying the Moon’s movements and phases. The goal is to observe the Moon’s surface using telescopes, earn bonuses, and manage inquisitors. The game introduces new characters and mechanics, allowing players to combine them with the base game. The player with the most victory points at the end of the game wins.

Preparation (Setup)
1. Place the Dividing tile for Tier II on the first Tier II card and the Dividing tile for Tier III on the first Tier III card in the Discovery deck. Set up the base game as usual.
2. Arrange the nine Moon tiles dark side up in a 3x3 square to the right of the Game Board. Use the Roman numerals on the tiles for setup.
3. Shuffle the Scoring tiles face-down and randomly select three to place face-up on the Moon’s left column. Place the remaining tiles face-down on the rest of the Moon.
4. Place one Grand Inquisitor figure on each Moon tile.
5. Place the Bonus Board beneath the Moon with a randomly selected side face-up.
6. Stack the nine Moon Observation tiles in numerical order, with #5 on top and #13 at the bottom. Place the stack near the Moon.
7. Place the Moon Achievement tile over the deck setup table, to the left of the University.
8. Each player takes a fifth Achievement token in their color and places it with the others near their Player Board.

Flow of the Game
The game progresses through turns where players take actions to observe the Moon, manage inquisitors, and earn rewards. The Moon changes phases as Dividing tiles are revealed from the Discovery deck, flipping additional columns of Scoring tiles face-up. Players can observe any face-up Scoring tile on the Moon, earning rewards and victory points.

Actions and How to Play
Observe the Moon: When using the Observe action, players may choose the Moon as a new Major Object. Observing the Moon requires using observation dice of all three colors to pay the observation cost on the current Moon Observation tile. Players can use Comet tokens to discount the cost. After paying, flip the top-most Moon Observation tile face-down and place it near the Player Board. Earn the observation reward and victory points from the Scoring tile. Other players earn the tile’s basic scoring.
Phases of the Moon: The Moon starts in its first phase, with the leftmost column of Scoring tiles face-up. When a Dividing tile is revealed, the Moon changes phases, flipping additional columns of Scoring tiles face-up.
Grand Inquisitor: When observing the Moon, players gain a Grand Inquisitor figure. These figures can be persuaded like normal inquisitors but have unique rules. Fully-persuaded Grand Inquisitors are placed on the Bonus Board for rewards.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends as described in the base game Galileo Galilei. Players earn victory points from observing the Moon, completing constellations, and managing inquisitors. The player with the most victory points wins.

Tips for Winning
1. Focus on observing the Moon early to gain rewards and flip Scoring tiles face-up.
2. Manage your Grand Inquisitors carefully to maximize rewards from the Bonus Board.
3. Use Comet tokens strategically to discount observation costs and gain additional benefits.

Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, solo mode included.

### What’s the typical play time?
About 60 minutes, varying with player count.

### How complex is the game?
Weight 3/5 – moderate, suitable for those familiar with the base game.

### What new components does the expansion add?
Lunar boards, inquisitor cards, character markers, scoring tokens, and area tiles.

### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, *Luna* is an expansion and requires the *Galileo Galilei* base game.

### Can I play using only the new characters?
Absolutely, you can use just the four new characters or mix them with the originals.

### Is there a recommended minimum age?
Recommended for ages 12 and up, though younger players can join with guidance.

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