MOONSTONE: The Most RIDICULOUS (and Brilliant) Game I’ve EVER Played

So there I was, just vibing at the UK Games Expo, when I saw a table full of goblins, faeries, and one bloke wearing a hat so fabulous it deserved its own postcode. Naturally, I stopped. Naturally, I played. And naturally, I left with a copy of Moonstone tucked under one arm and an urgent need to tell you all about it.

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00:00 - 01:08 – INTRO
I kick things off with how I stumbled into the whimsical world of Tauber, got roped into a demo game, and left with absolutely zero regrets (and a slightly singed wallet).

01:08 - 03:10 – WHAT EVEN IS MOONSTONE?
I explain what Moonstone actually is, think fantasy skirmish game meets panto fever dream, set in a world where trolls joust for spare change and faeries will lie to your face for fun.

03:10 - 06:51 – HOW DOES IT PLAY?
Forget maths-heavy war games and three-hour rulebooks. Moonstone is quick, clever, and full of card-flipping, bluff-calling brilliance. Like poker, but with goblins and minor explosions.

06:51 - 08:23 – WHAT IS THE GOAL?
We’re hunting sparkly mushrooms that vanish at sunrise. Sounds ridiculous. Is ridiculous. But also deeply satisfying.

08:23 - 11:37 – CHARACTER CARD DEEP DIVE (FEAT. DOUG THE FLATULENT)
We meet Doug. He’s green, gassy, and ready to rumble. I walk you through a character card using this aromatic legend, from his passive traits to his tactical use of weaponised wind.

11:37 - 13:25 – UNIVERSAL CHARACTER ABILITIES
Jog, Step, Harvest, and generally cause just enough chaos to win while pretending you know what you’re doing. It’s not ballroom dancing. Unless you’re Doug. Then it might be.

13:25 - 16:20 – COMBAT (ARCANE + MELEE)
Card duels, bluffing spells, goblin slap-fights, and high-stakes faerie fibbing. Combat in Moonstone is like Shakespearean theatre meets a pub brawl, it's dramatic, messy, and absolutely cracking fun.

16:20 - 17:39 – FINAL THOUGHTS
I wrap it all up with heartfelt enthusiasm and one last nudge to give Moonstone a go. Because if you’ve ever wanted to yell “HOW DARE YOU” during a magical duel… this is your moment.

Whether you’re into fantasy, fancy yourself a tactical mastermind, or just enjoy accusing your mates of mystical fraud, Moonstone is a hilarious, clever, and gloriously weird experience. Give it a watch, give it a go, and beware the goblin with suspicious wind.

Find out more here (not sponsored, not an ad, I just love it): https://www.moonstonethegame.com/

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