7.7
rating
Ludopedia
8.1
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BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for miniature lovers who want a fast-paced, easy-to-learn wargame.
Highlights
- Detailed resin miniatures
- Simple and fast rules
- Cool assembly and customization
- Dynamic and brutal matches
Keep in mind
- Requires model assembly
- Limited play area
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Gear up your spacesuit and check your oxygen levels, because the Moon has become humanity's newest battlefield! In Lunar, Earth's first colonies didn't go to our natural satellite to make friends, but to fight for precious resources and the survival of their own nations. You take command of forces sent by global powers—such as the USA, USSR, and the Republic of China—with the critical mission of protecting your homeland's most vital assets. It's a brutal skirmish game where tension is high, and one wrong move could mean drifting forever into the void of space.
The game shines in its visual and tactical presentation. Each box includes 32mm resin astronauts, allowing you to assemble and customize your forces with various weapons and items, creating two opposing armies ready for battle. Matches take place on a 2'x2' area, with each side controlling between 3 to 5 miniatures. The gameplay focuses on positioning and combat strategy, but without the overwhelming complexity of hundred-page rulebooks.
Lunar's greatest strength is its accessibility: the entire combat and action resolution system is based on simple D6 mechanics. This means you can teach the rules to a newcomer in a few minutes and dive straight into the space brawl. If you enjoy skirmish games where unit positioning (line of sight) determines who survives and who becomes stardust, Lunar is the right choice. It's the perfect blend of miniature customization and a streamlined rule system, ideal for those who want the adrenaline of a wargame without needing a PhD in rules to get started.
The game shines in its visual and tactical presentation. Each box includes 32mm resin astronauts, allowing you to assemble and customize your forces with various weapons and items, creating two opposing armies ready for battle. Matches take place on a 2'x2' area, with each side controlling between 3 to 5 miniatures. The gameplay focuses on positioning and combat strategy, but without the overwhelming complexity of hundred-page rulebooks.
Lunar's greatest strength is its accessibility: the entire combat and action resolution system is based on simple D6 mechanics. This means you can teach the rules to a newcomer in a few minutes and dive straight into the space brawl. If you enjoy skirmish games where unit positioning (line of sight) determines who survives and who becomes stardust, Lunar is the right choice. It's the perfect blend of miniature customization and a streamlined rule system, ideal for those who want the adrenaline of a wargame without needing a PhD in rules to get started.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
3
OK
4
OK
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
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Publisher
Black Site Studios
Designer
Benjamin Galbraith
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need wargaming experience to play?
Not at all! The D6 system is very intuitive and easy to learn, making it great for hobby beginners.
Are the miniatures pre-assembled?
No, they are multipart resin figures, so you'll need to assemble them and paint them if you wish.
How many people can play?
The game supports 2 to 6 players, though the classic experience is a battle between two opposing sides.
Does the game take a long time to finish?
No, since it's a skirmish game with few units per side, matches are much faster than traditional wargames.
What's included in the box?
Everything you need to play, including the miniatures, weapons, items, and the rulebook.
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