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Jun 20, 2026·How to play·14:45·57·Watch on YouTube

How to Play Circadia | Designed by Hisashi Hayashi and published by Synapses Games

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Watch “How to Play Circadia | Designed by Hisashi Hayashi and published by Synapses Games,” a how-to-play guide for Circadia on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Fun With Boxes on YouTube:

Welcome to Fun with Boxes, Episode 382: How to Play Circadia, designed by Hisashi Hayashi and published by Synapses Games So please join me as I take a look at this lovely card game and show you how to set the game up and how to play What is Circadia? Game Objective: Restore balance to Circadia by creating powerful sets of Spirit Creature cards to win Balance points and ultimately become the Keeper of the Eternal Cycle. Gameplay Mechanics: Players strategically play Spirit Creature cards to form sets, aiming for stronger combinations to acquire valuable Habitat cards. Winning Condition: The first player to reach 15 Balance points triggers a final round, and the player with the most Balance points at the end of the game emerges victorious. I hope you enjoy Take care - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you like watching How to Play videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0oaXJZQ7_ZeOA3eynAymOPB If you like Unboxing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0psAjTk16xH8eBLfsEi9-ti If you like Top 10 Lists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0pE3ErGfWh0jVKok0LRDUoR If you like Board Game Conventions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0paLAFnx377jWXQlYTlqfGc - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BGG (Board Game Geek Link): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454399/circadia - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RULES OF PLAY I am super thrilled that Rules of Play continue to offer my viewers a 10% discount at their online store. Please use the following promotion code to take advantage of this great offer: FUNWITHBOXES10 Here is a link to Rules of Play: https://rulesofplay.co.uk/ Please note that I am not affiliated with Rules of Play nor with Synapses Games - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video - that means a lot :) And please do leave some comments - it would be great to hear from you all ! Thanks and take care Phil Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Components 02:40 Setup 04:11 Goal of the Game 04:41 How to Play 12:36 Game End 13:17 Final Thoughts #boardgames #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming

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Circadia

Circadia

2026·Hisashi Hayashi

Videos
5
Creators
5

Mostly how-to-play. Circadia is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews and 4 how-to-play guides.

2 - 5 players
30 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

About Circadia, from BoardGameGeek:

Long ago, the world of Circadia pulsed in perfect rhythm, each habitat watched over by its guardian spirit. But when Day lingered too long and Night grew restless, the strength of the guardians began to wane. You are a Guide of the Dreaming Paths, tasked with leading the Winged Bear, the Rooted Axolotl, and the Cloud Goose back to their domains. By weaving the powers of Spirit Creatures into harmonious gatherings, you will restore their connection to the Habitats. But only the Guide who brings the most balance back to Circadia will be remembered as the Keeper of the Eternal Cycle. In this captivating card game, you and your fellow Guides compete as you restore balance to Circadia. On your turn, play Spirit Creature cards to create powerful sets. The stronger the set, the more valuable the Habitat you can claim. Each Habitat card brings you closer to victory by awarding Balance points. Carefully manage your hand and plan your sets to create a harmonious sequence of Day and Night cards. When one Guide reaches 15 Balance points, it is time for one final round. And the player with the most Balance points wins! -description from the publisher

Designer

Hisashi Hayashi

Artist

Maria Nechaeva

Publisher

Synapses Games

Categories

AnimalsCard Game

Mechanics

Hand ManagementSet Collection
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