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Earthshine

Earthshine

Button Shy · 2020
2–520 min8+ yrs6.8 BGG145
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How do you play Earthshine?

In the land of Earthshine, a game of luck has been passed down from generation to generation, evolving as the years went on. Today, we pass that game to you, allowing you to make it your own.

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Earthshine box art
official art · Button Shy

In the land of Earthshine, a game of luck has been passed down from generation to generation, evolving as the years went on. Today, we pass that game to you, allowing you to make it your own.

Players use polyhedral dice (d4 through d20, which they must provide), and a coin (or d2), starting with the d20, to attempt to roll successfully under the next die type (under a 12 on a d20 for example) to gain the new dice type. They continue rolling each die type, attempting to add the next lower die until they decide to stop, at which point they can try to get a gem by rolling all of their accumulated dice.

A player wins if they collect the moon token (which they get if they earn the d2/coin and successfully flip heads) and keep it until the start of their next turn, or if they earn 4 gems.

Released in the February 2020 Board Game of the Month Club $5+ package.

game anatomy
BGG rating6.8 / 10
Play time
20 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Earthshine cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Earthshine cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Earthshine?
Earthshine is a card game game, for 2–5 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Earthshine — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Earthshine support?
Earthshine is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Earthshine take?
A game of Earthshine takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Earthshine for?
Earthshine is recommended from age 8.
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