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The two-player mode is surprisingly cutthroat for such a small trick-taking game, and pairing the moon phases with nocturnal animals makes every hand feel thematic. Took us one round to learn the rules, then we played five more.

My partner and I got three plays in on our first night, and the two-player mode actually works, which is rare for trick-taking games. Matching moon phases to nocturnal animals makes every hand feel like a small puzzle instead of just following suit. Games wrap up in about fifteen minutes, so we kept

Took this to game night and the lunar phase mechanic adds a clever layer to trick-taking. Plays fast with four, and the animal cards are charming.