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Photosynthesis Under The Moonlight - Expansion to Photosynthesis Original Game- Family or Adult Strategy Board Game for 2 to 4 Players. Recommended for Ages 10 and Up.

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Brand BLUE ORANGE GAMES
Material Paper
Theme Animal,Forest
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 2 to 4

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  • STRATEGY TABLETOP BOARD GAME: Photosynthesis is one of the best environmental tactical board games referring to the life cycle of trees, for science and biology enthusiasts. This best-selling board game has an amazing table presence with an ever-changing forest made of high-quality cardboard pieces.
  • EXPANSION- Under the Moonlight is the first expansion of the original Photosynthesis game. You need the original game to play with the expansion.
  • Enhance the world of Photosynthesis with the Under the Moonlight expansion! The moon turns in the opposite direction of the sun and casts its moonlight into the woods. Strategically position your animal by the moonstones, activate their capabilities at the right time, and be careful to not stay too long in the shadow of the Great Elder Tree! Players collect lunar points for their new forest animal to activate special powers.
  • Which one of the 8 animals will be yours? The boar collects trees, the hedgehog plants seeds, the fox steals and moves seed around, the owl turns lunar points into sun points…
  • ECO FRIENDLY: Blue Orange is sensitive to the protection of planet earth and to climate change challenges and only uses recycled materials to manufacture Photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis Under The Moonlight - Expansion to Photosynthesis Original Game- Family or Adult Strategy Board Game for 2 to 4 Players. Recommended for Ages 10 and Up.


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Enhance the world of Photosynthesis with the Under the Moonlight expansion! The moon turns in the opposite direction of the sun and casts its moonlight into the woods. Players collect lunar points for their new forest animal to activate special powers. Which one of the 8 animals will be yours? The boar collects trees, the hedgehog plants seeds, the fox steals and moves seed around, the owl turns lunar points into sun points… Strategically position your animal by the moonstones, activate their capabilities at the right time, and be careful to not stay too long in the shadow of the Great Elder Tree! This expansion requires the base game Photosynthesis to play.

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Photosynthesis, under the moonlight, strategy game, trees, natural cycle

Enhance the world of Photosynthesis with the Under the Moonlight expansion!

The moon turns in the opposite direction of the sun and casts its moonlight into the woods.

Animals

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

Players collect lunar points for their new forest animal to activate special powers. Which one of the 8 animals will be yours? The boar collects trees, the hedgehog plants seeds, the fox steals and moves seed around, the owl turns lunar points into sun points…

Strategically position your animal by the moonstones, activate their capabilities at the right time, and be careful to not stay too long by the Great Elder Tree! His massive shadow will keep you from earning light and solar points!

This expansion requires the base game Photosynthesis to play.

moonstones, forest animals, moon, animals, photosynthesis, under the moonlight, great elder tree

The Under The Moonlight expansion includes:

1 Great Elder Tree, 1 Full Moon/ Half-Moon token, 1 Moon Phase tracker, 8 Animal meeples (wooden/both sides printed), 4 Lunar Point trackers,1 Dam tile (for the beaver), 8 Baby Turtle tokens, 3 Moonstones and Illustrated Rules.

What's in the box

  • 1 Great Elder Tree1 Full Moon/ Half-Moon token1 Moon Phase tracker8 Animal meeples4 Lunar Point trackers1 Dam tile (for the beaver)8 Baby Turtle tokens3 MoonstonesIllustrated Rules
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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    3,857 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers say the board game is easy to assemble and understandable. They also appreciate the high quality construction and durable components. Customers describe the game as fast paced and exciting. They mention that watching the tree change is stressful and enchanting. Customers also like the gift, and entertainment value. However, some customers have issues with damage and disagree on strategy.

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    392 customers mention374 positive18 negative

    Customers find the game intriguing, awesome, and fun. They also appreciate the interesting game mechanic and the well designed game. Overall, customers recommend the game for yourself or as a gift.

    "...The game is so intriguing, in fact, that my wife (who normally does not get involved in our gaming sessions) wanted to play the game over and..." Read more

    "...Let me tell you, the strategy to this game is NOT simple. This is area control at its finest...." Read more

    "...Non-gamer friendly - this game is clear, well laid out, has one major resource system, 4 major action systems, and 2 environmental mechanics - it is..." Read more

    "...understandable and enjoyed by most eight year olds, but the strategy is in depth enough that your going to want to play it even without the kids!..." Read more

    188 customers mention153 positive35 negative

    Customers find the board game fairly easy to learn and understandable. They also say the rules are simple and easy to pick up. Customers also say that the game is not super difficult for hard core gamers, but challenging enough. They say the trees are separated by color, making future set up easy.

    "...Because it's based on nature, I found the rules very easy to pick up; just do what a tree would do, and you'll be fine...." Read more

    "...4 major action systems, and 2 environmental mechanics - it is easy to understand, quick to learn, and fun to jump into.The Bad..." Read more

    "...can easily store all the assembled trees separated by color so future set up is easy...." Read more

    "...This game is simple enough to be understandable and enjoyed by most eight year olds, but the strategy is in depth enough that your going to want to..." Read more

    128 customers mention103 positive25 negative

    Customers like the quality of the board game. They mention that it's family friendly, has beautiful art, and high quality construction. They also say that the components are great, and the game is durable. Customers also appreciate the original mechanics and solid rules. They say that it looks good and plays pretty well.

    "...All the components are high quality and very well done. All four sets of trees are different and colored beautifully!..." Read more

    "...readable board and tiles to the obvious stand out, the trees, each unique and aesthetically thrilling as the forest begins to populate the board...." Read more

    "...Completely different than most games. Strategic and a joy to play. Great components...." Read more

    "...High rate for friendly game playBeautiful artHigh quality constructionVery family friendly !..." Read more

    25 customers mention20 positive5 negative

    Customers like the pace of the board game. They say it's fast paced, easy to learn, and moves quickly. Some customers also mention that the game is low impact and has a high rate for friendly game play. However, some customers say that the timing of game play is deceptively hard to master.

    "...Game time runs at around 45 - 70 minutes, but it seems to go very fast...." Read more

    "...captivating, easy to learn and play, accessible to new gamers and fairly quick...." Read more

    "...on YouTube to get you started that's what we did and it made it really fast and easy." Read more

    "...Low mental impactHigh rate for friendly game playBeautiful artHigh quality constructionVery family friendly !..." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game exciting. They say the gameplay is engaging, captivating, and interesting. They also say the game makes them think ahead, making it a brain-burner. Customers also say that the game has a unique feeling game mechanic that allows for overall enjoyable.

    "...Story - the theme, art, and gameplay all feed into a rich storytelling experience...." Read more

    "...Low mental impactHigh rate for friendly game playBeautiful artHigh quality constructionVery family friendly !..." Read more

    "...What's nice is the playing field is always shifting...." Read more

    "...it says on the box, but you will have an amazing time and a very unique experience." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game a great gift for board game lovers, family fun, and plant lovers. They also say it's a new addition to their board game collection and an excellent addition to all gaming collections.

    "This is the perfect gift for board game lovers. The box is beautiful and it’s fun to play!" Read more

    "...Also it’s really cute and a perfect gift for any plant lover you know!Update: I bought this game again...." Read more

    "...I would say it is an excellent addition to all gaming collection in the like of chess, checkers, and other classic games that are less story driven." Read more

    "Beautiful game board fairly easy to learn and play. Makes a great gift." Read more

    31 customers mention21 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the strategy. Some find it fun and simple, while others say it's a bit limited. They also say the game forces them to think radially and has swiftly shifting tactical resource management.

    "...game is clear, well laid out, has one major resource system, 4 major action systems, and 2 environmental mechanics - it is easy to understand, quick..." Read more

    "I love this game. Completely different than most games. Strategic and a joy to play. Great components...." Read more

    "...The only thing is the strategy is more complex, so she had a hard time understanding where to place trees and why she would place them in those..." Read more

    "...the game goes differently every time because there are so many different strategies to use...." Read more

    12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the board game. They mention that the box was damaged, some of the trees were damaged, and the bottom of the box had been ripped. The top of the game box also had a dent.

    "...The game box came a bit tattered. Almost as if it was damaged during shipment. This is not a big deal to me though...." Read more

    "Simple and fun board game. It's a pity that the outer box was slightly dented when received!" Read more

    "Just to start off, I wanna say that I received my box damaged on the side...." Read more

    "...its a fault of the manufacturer or Amazon, is that the inside box was damaged on three sides...." Read more

    Sunshine and a beautiful game!
    4 Stars
    Sunshine and a beautiful game!
    Photosynthesis is a lovely abstract strategy game, it has beautiful art, thematic gameplay, a simple but deep strategy, and is overall a joy to play and place on the table. I found this game over a year ago at a gaming convention and from the very first was drawn in by the way it presented itself on the table. It is easily one of the most eye catching games in my collection - however it is also a family friendly strategic adventure that is easy and rewarding to bring to the table. I would highly recommend Photosynthesis to anyone in the board gaming community, I would easily recommend it as a stepping stone to those moving from other classic games like Azul, Catan, or even the dreaded monopoly.Best at 3+ playersAge range 10+Complexity 2.5 out of 5Average playtime 45-60Non-gamer friendly - Yes!The GoodComponents / art - From the images and videos attached to this post it is clear that Photosynthesis is one of the most beautiful games on the market currently. From an easily readable board and tiles to the obvious stand out, the trees, each unique and aesthetically thrilling as the forest begins to populate the board. This game is well made.The gameplay - Photosynthesis is an abstract strategy / economic / action point board game. The gameplay and flow revolves around collecting sun and then spending the sun resource to spread and grow trees until they are harvested (chopped down or returned to the forest floor). The gameplay is rewarding, has a clear strategy, and has a complexity and depth to it that rewards future playthroughs and lots of thought.Strategy - is clear and simple enough to begin playing quickly - while providing a depth that rewards thought and future games (or the advanced rules)Story - the theme, art, and gameplay all feed into a rich storytelling experience. You watch the sun flow around the board, shadows cast on smaller trees, seedlings drop and spread, sun enriching and growing a colorful quilt of species. This game lends itself well to the imagination (if, like me, you want to see a story while you play)Non-gamer friendly - this game is clear, well laid out, has one major resource system, 4 major action systems, and 2 environmental mechanics - it is easy to understand, quick to learn, and fun to jump into.The BadStrategy - this game does have a depth of strategy to it so one well read and experienced gamer could ruin the fun by playing to win despite the group's experience or ability.Resource management - this game is focused on collecting and spending a scarce resource (light) all of your actions and points collected will be based around this model of play. If you do not enjoy resource management heavy games this is not the game for you.Play time - this game can run long, with new players or advanced rules it would be fair to expect this game to run 60+I know the winner - because the game limits your actions to one per tile per round there comes a point in most games where you can do the math and see the winner down the road. You might try to make good moves and carry the game forward, but everyone can tell that uncle Joe has two trees left to harvest in the last round and ours will just be saplings. This results in the last for rounds of some games feeling very - anti-climatic.Logging theme? One big problem with the game is that the theme goes off a clif when you harvest a tree for points - it feels like you are chopping down a tree you just nurtured and watched grow. I know the theme is more about the tree growing old and returning to nature - but someone will make a comment - and the logging feeling comes through loud and clear.Two Player? This game is not as good with two players - 3-4 is where it shines.The Game You start as two small trees on the edge of the board with the ability to absorb sunlight, grow, spread seeds, and retire. The main gameplay of photosynthesis focuses on the collection and use of resources (sunlight) and is divided into two main phases.Collect Phase - Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants syntheses foods from the environment around (carbon dioxide, water, sunlight) - this phase in the game acts in a simplified but similar way. The sun (a cardboard border on the game) rotates around the end of the playing field and provides sunlight to the growing trees. The players then gain resources for any trees that are not in the shadows of other trees.Action Phase - During this growth phase the players use the sunlight resources they have gathered to take a variety of actions.Buying - you can purchase trees and seeds from you resource pool to your storage making them usable items in the game.Planting - You can plant a seed from your resource pool to the board spreading them based on the tree they are coming from (one space for a small tree, two for medium, three for large)Growing - Grow a tree or a seed to the next level. If you have a larger tree in your resource pool you can grow a seed, small, or medium tree allowing it to collect more light and spread seeds further.Collecting - Once a tree is large it’s life cycle ends and you gain points from returning to nature (removing it from the board) you then collect a scoring token from the space the tree was resting in.Flow - Players can do as many actions as they would like (have the resources for) but they can only do one action per space (per tree or seed). The sun rotates around the board and once it has circled three times 18 movements the game is over.Points - points are scored by retiring trees and then collecting sun that you have in storage at the end of the game (max 20) Final Thoughts - 3.5-4 out of 5Photosynthesis is a beautiful and rewarding game to bring to the table, it is visually captivating, easy to learn and play, accessible to new gamers and fairly quick. I would recommend this game to anyone who likes resource management games, enjoys the theme, and has a new or young gaming group. There are problems with the game however, at times the ending rounds can be predetermined and anticlimactic, the theme is not always enforced by the gameplay, and the game can become unbalanced if one member of the group has played or gamed the strategy. At the end of the pond however - Photosynthesis is a game worth picking up and if you have made it through this article you already know that!Thank for reading ~ Give me a Helpful mark if you enjoyed it! If you did please check out Quackalope on youtube, fb, instagram - so you can see the new work we are putting out!
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    Alonso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Increíble juego, divertido y hermoso
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 6, 2024
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Recuerda que es expansión del juego original
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun and easy. Also a delight to see.
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