In the whimsical moonlit forest illustrated by Beth Sobel, fox mystics engage in a battle of wits. They cast spells to outsmart each other and gather magical forest items. Nocturne is an exciting puzzly spatial bidding and set collection game. As a fox mystic, you'll cast magic spells to collect a variety of enchanted items. Compete against rival mystics and decide when to use the most powerful spells to move through the forest cunningly and secure the best collection. In each turn, choose the most valuable items and when to hold back your opponents. Through two rounds - twilight and moonlight, players strive to collect the strongest sets of magical items such as firebird feathers, creature skulls, glowing mushrooms, mysterious eggs, and rare herbs. These items gain value when collected in specific sets and can be combined for concoctions, earning you more prestige! Suitable for 1 - 4 players, the game takes 30 - 45 minutes and is for ages 10 and up. Features include Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Grid Coverage, Market, Modular Board, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Square Grid, Variable Set - up. The themes are Abstract Strategy, Animals, Fantasy, Puzzle, and Territory Building.
To play Nocturne, first, each player takes on the role of a fox mystic. You'll start the game in the whimsical moonlit forest. During each turn, decide which magical items are most valuable to you and cast your spells to collect them. Try to outwit your rival mystics by choosing the right time to use your most powerful spells. The game has two rounds - twilight and moonlight. In these rounds, focus on collecting sets of magical items. These sets can either be valuable on their own or combined to make concoctions. Remember, different items have different values when collected in specific combinations. As for the number of players, it can be played solo or with up to 4 players. The game usually lasts between 30 to 45 minutes. This game is suitable for players aged 10 and up. When storing the game, keep it in a dry place to prevent the modular board and cards from getting damaged. Make sure to keep all the pieces together so you don't lose any of the magical items or cards. Have fun playing and may your fox mystic be the most successful in the forest!
