Circadia

Weave spirit creatures into sets, claim habitats, and restore balance before your rivals do.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #16,387

Who it's for

Ideal for players who enjoy calm, mythology-themed set-collection card games with light hand management and a whimsical animal spirit theme.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you want heavy player interaction or conflict β€” Circadia stays firmly in gentle, parallel-building territory.

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Vibe's take

Light and flowing β€” a gentle set-building rhythm where managing day and night cards in your hand matters more than direct confrontation, making it easy to pick up but satisfying to sequence well.

About this game

Circadia has you guiding lost spirit creatures like the Winged Bear, the Rooted Axolotl, and the Cloud Goose back to their rightful habitats. Playing Spirit Creature cards to build powerful sets lets you claim increasingly valuable Habitat cards, each worth precious Balance points. The first Guide to reach fifteen Balance points triggers the final round, and whoever holds the most points becomes Keeper of the Eternal Cycle.

Spirit creature set collectionClaim Habitat cards for pointsRace to fifteen Balance points
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 4

Duration

30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.0 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #16,387

52 ratings

Published

2026