Shadow Moon Syndicates
Three rounds, one hand of cards, and a whole moon worth stealing.
- Designer
- Jarrod Carmichael
- Published by
- Arkus Games
A sharp three-round card game of criminal syndicates carving up a lawless trading moon, where every card you play for influence is one you cannot save for the finale.
Cards serve influence or operationsArea majorities across regionsSpecialists score in the finale
Who it's for
Players who like short, sharp card-driven area control with clear tension in every play.
Not for you if…
You want sprawling narrative or engine building, or three rounds feels too brief to recover from a bad start.
Vibe's take
Tight and mean – every card is three good options and you only get one, so restraint is the whole skill.
Published 2026 · this year
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newer than 95% of games
In 336 collections
collected more than 18% of games
2–5 players · ages 14+
123456
Best with 4
60–90 min
15 min301 h2 h4 h
longer than 77% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.7 out of 5 · heavier than 74%
Play style: competitive
CompetitiveIn teamsCooperative
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