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Tanglung

NewBeginnerTravelingSoloStrategy
1–210–20mHall 2 · 2D330

Mechanisms

  • Enclosure
  • Grid Movement
  • Once-Per-Game Abilities
  • Pattern Movement
  • Pieces as Map
  • Square Grid
  • Static Capture
Release
08/2026
Publisher
LUMA
Designers
Mark William
Languages
English, Mandarin/Chinese
Age
8+
Illustrators
Yuki Koe Gaik Kee

Tanglung is a tactical duel of quiet competition amidst glowing lanterns. Players move their matchboxes to light up lanterns and jostle for control i n an interplay of positioning, timing, and good fortune where illumination and disruption go hand in hand!

Goal: Be first to win 2 matches

3 Ways to win a match:

1. Light up the last Tanglung

2. The other player cannot move

3. Bump the other player's Matchbox twice

On your turn, choose either:

A ROOSTER ACTION

Move your Matchbox + Place the Fan

A LANTERN ACTION

Move your Matchbox + Bump the other player's Matchbox

After taking an Action,

check if any of the 3 winning conditions is met.