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Crescent Moon

As the sun rises over the deserts, rivers, and oases of the Caliphate, a delicate balance has been upset. As one of many rival powers in the region, you now... (read more)

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Reviews
mixed, 61% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
150 minutes
Published
2022
Age
14+
Publisher
Osprey
Players
4 to 5 players
Designer
Steven Mathers
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Territory Building, Political, and Modular Board
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$74.95
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Description

As the sun rises over the deserts, rivers, and oases of the Caliphate, a delicate balance has been upset. As one of many rival powers in the region, you now have the opportunity to alter the course of history and seize power for yourself. The ambitious Sultan sits in a golden palace, presiding over great works of architecture. The secretive Murshid works to covertly undermine the central authorities through an expansive network of agents. The wandering tribes of the Nomad aim to sow discord in order to secure employment for their experienced mercenary citizenry. The ravaging forces of the Warlord sweep across the land, chasing after promises of plunder. And, in the face of chaos and uncertainty, the Caliph aims to preserve order through military might. Will you successfully navigate this web of rivalries and rise to prominence, or will you squabble with your lesser adversaries and fade into obscurity?

Crescent Moon is an area control game for four or five players. Take on the role of one of five radically asymmetric characters, each with their own objectives to fulfil, unique actions to utilise, and game-changing special powers to employ. Build symbiotic relationships with your allies, undermine your rivals, and choose your friends and enemies wisely in this cut-throat game of power and politics.

Contents

  • 5 Player Booklets
  • 82 Cards
  • 59 Custom Wooden Pieces
  • 16 Hexes
  • 5 Cloth Bags
  • 196 Tokens
  • 62 Wooden Discs

Mechanisms:• Area Majority / Influence• Hand Management• Market• Modular Board• Variable Player Powers

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Game's Categories

Genre

  • Strategy Game

Themes

  • Political
  • Arabian

Mechanics

  • Variable Player Powers
  • Hand Management
  • Card Play Conflict Resolution
  • Area Majority / Influence
  • Modular Board
  • Territory Building
  • Negotiation
  • Market

Publishers

  • Portal Games
  • Game Harbor
  • Giant Roc
  • Fox in the Box
  • Cranio Creations
  • Osprey
  • Osprey Games
  • Osprey Publishing

Designer

  • Steven Mathers

Developers

  • Filip Hartelius
  • Anthony Howgego

Artist

  • Navid Rahman

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