
2026Jason Katzwinkel
Mostly how-to-play and playthroughs. Evenglow is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 5 how-to-play guides, 4 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
Deep in the Evenglow Forest hides an ancient grove where the ground is imbued with a mystery that allows it to grow the most peculiar of plants. These mystical plants carry with them the power to create potions that can alter reality and grant magical abilities to all that taste them. But, this sacred and mysterious ground has an odd secret that only the alchemists who till the soil know. For these plants to grow, balance is required. For the power to manifest, the alchemist must harness the power of both Sunlight and Moonlight. EvenGlow is a light strategy game where you become one of these alchemists tending your gardens in this mysterious grove. Through careful planning, you'll plant tiles in both your Sunlight and Moonlight gardens, mirroring each placement to create balance. Different plant types require different configurations to thrive, and some can be used to create potions that can speed you on your journey. After a certain number of rounds, you'll add up the points from your Sunlight and Moonlight gardens, and the player with the highest score wins! Turns are simultaneous with the active player choosing two plants for themselves and two that all other players will receive. Pairs of plants must then be placed in mirror opposite positions of the garden, one in sunlight and the other in moonlight. Evenglow features gorgeous watercolor art from Clémentine Campardou (Wyrmspan, Origin Story).
Evenglow has 13 videos from 11 creators: 3 reviews, 5 how-to-play guides, 4 playthroughs and 1 other video. They date from July to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Evenglow - How To Play" by Watch It Played, which runs 20 min. For a quicker teach, "Evenglow | How to Play | Learn to Play in 7 Minutes! | Mirroring Your Sunlight and Moonlight Gardens" by kovray runs 7 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Evenglow: My Favorite Mechanism" by Stonemaier Games. 3 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Evenglow - Teach & Playthrough" by Before You Play, one of 4 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Rune Rite, also by Jason Katzwinkel, or Nimalia, Framework and Maps of Misterra, which share several of its mechanics.
8 of 11
2023William Liévin
2 - 4 players25 - 30 minLight weight
2023Mathieu Bossu, Thomas Cariate, Timothée Decroix
1 - 4 players45 - 60 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Deep in the Evenglow Forest hides an ancient grove where the ground is imbued with a mystery that allows it to grow the most peculiar of plants. These mystical plants carry with them the power to create potions that can alter reality and grant magical abilities to all that taste them. But, this sacred and mysterious ground has an odd secret that only the alchemists who till the soil know. For these plants to grow, balance is required. For the power to manifest, the alchemist must harness the power of both Sunlight and Moonlight. EvenGlow is a light strategy game where you become one of these alchemists tending your gardens in this mysterious grove. Through careful planning, you'll plant tiles in both your Sunlight and Moonlight gardens, mirroring each placement to create balance. Different plant types require different configurations to thrive, and some can be used to create potions that can speed you on your journey. After a certain number of rounds, you'll add up the points from your Sunlight and Moonlight gardens, and the player with the highest score wins! Turns are simultaneous with the active player choosing two plants for themselves and two that all other players will receive. Pairs of plants must then be placed in mirror opposite positions of the garden, one in sunlight and the other in moonlight. Evenglow features gorgeous watercolor art from Clémentine Campardou (Wyrmspan, Origin Story).
Designer
Jason Katzwinkel
Artist
Clémentine Campardou
Publisher
The Op Games
Categories
Mechanics