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Lanterns: The Harvest Festival

Foxtrot Games, Renegade Game Studios, Broadway Toys LTD · Board game · 2015
2–4 · best 4 30 min Weight 1.5/5
7.4 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
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7.4 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Buy
Our Verdict

If you enjoy games with a cool look and color puzzles, Lanterns is a great pick! It's easy to learn but has depth for those who want to think a bit more.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning
  • Simple and quick rules
  • Subtle and smart interaction
  • Satisfying pattern building
Keep in mind
  • May lack challenge for veterans
  • Luck in tile draw
  • Little intrinsic replayability
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About the game
Get ready to light up the lanterns and celebrate the harvest at the most beautiful festival of the year! In Lanterns: The Harvest Festival, you and your friends take on the roles of artisans competing to decorate the palace lake with the most beautiful floating lanterns. The game is a splash of color and strategy, where each tile placed not only shapes the look of the lake but also affects all players. When you place a tile, you and everyone else receive lantern cards of the color facing them. The trick is to plan carefully where to place your tiles to secure the cards you need, while perhaps slightly hindering your opponents' plans. The goal is to collect sets of lantern cards – whether three pairs, or maybe all seven available colors – to earn honor points. Whoever accumulates the most honor by the end of the festival will be crowned the most celebrated artisan! It's a fast-paced, visually appealing game with an interactive dynamic that appeals to both those who enjoy planning and those who like a good competition.
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Game details

Mechanics

Hand Management Pattern Building Set Collection Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Families

Country: China Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Apple App Store Digital Implementations: Google Play Game: Lanterns – The Harvest Festival Mechanism: Perspective Misc: Mensa Select Organizations: The Game Artisans of Canada Rivers: Yangtze
Publisher Foxtrot Games, Renegade Game Studios, Broadway Toys LTD, CrowD Games, Devir, Games Factory Publishing, Korea Boardgames, Lex Games, Matagot, Pegasus Spiele, White Goblin Games
Designer Christopher Chung
Artist Alexey Kot, Beth Sobel, Christopher Chung
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can play Lanterns: The Harvest Festival?
The game is for 2 to 4 players, and it works well at all counts, but shines a bit more with 3 or 4.
How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, usually around 30 minutes, making it perfect for a relaxed evening or as a warm-up game.
Is the game difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, and you'll learn them in a few minutes. It's a great game to introduce to newcomers to board games.
What do I do in the game?
You'll be placing tiles representing colorful lanterns to decorate a lake. When you do, you and other players receive colored cards. The goal is to collect sets of these cards to earn honor points.
Is there a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is more indirect. When you place a tile, you might benefit yourself or an opponent, depending on the color facing them. It's a competition for points, but without direct attacks.
Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for families, couples, and groups of friends looking for a beautiful, fast, easy-to-learn game with a touch of light and satisfying strategy.
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