Anomie

Playing as the sun or the moon, two players compete to get three of their tiles of the same color face up on the board at the same time. Though both the sun player and the moon player start with three of each color of tile, before beginning the game each player discards one of their six tiles face down. This adds an element of deduction to the game, as players don't know which color their opponent can actually win with. Players take turns placing tiles on the 3x3 grid, utilizing the game's unique flipping mechanics to try and set up scenarios where they can win. When a tile is placed face up (the color is visible), all other tiles in the same row or column flip over depending on the color of the tile placed (row for blue tiles, column for red tiles). Tiles may also be placed face down, though this does not cause any flips. Placing your own tiles face down can be used to hide information from your opponent, though doing so puts the tile itself in a more vulnerable position; players can replace one of their opponent's face down tiles with one of their own tiles, returning the face down tile to their opponent in the process. Be careful, as this is the only way tiles can be retrieved once placed. By placing your tiles carefully, it is possible to set up scenarios where you forcefully flip over one of your opponent's tiles on one turn, then replace it with one of your own the next. Just try to avoid accidentally flipping your own tiles face down when you're going for the win! The Anomie tile is a special tile that both players have access to - when placed, it flips all tiles on the board, though it does not count toward either player's win while face up. It can be useful for shaking things up in a pinch, or to instantly win if you have three tiles of the same color face down already. Unlike other tiles, if the Anomie tile is flipped face down at any point, it gets removed and returned to its position next to the board. - User Summary