Beneath the Autumn Moon.

Beneath the Autumn Moon is a poetry game of memory and confession, set in the twilight courts of Heian-kyō. In this world of silk screens, flickering lanterns, and whispered intrigue, poetry is not ornament but survival. A verse can win a lover, mend a friendship, or ruin a rival — and every word carries weight. You take the role of a court poet, haunted by moments of passion, betrayal, exile, and longing. With the roll of dice and a shared poetic lexicon of moonlight, blossoms, and rivers, you will weave short waka poems that preserve these memories in verse. The game is simple to learn and designed for: Solo play as a quiet act of journaling or reflection. Small groups of two or three, where each poet writes in private and then shares aloud in recital. No battles, no victories — only the verses you create, forming a fragile anthology of confessions brushed into the night air. Feedback is welcome — your thoughts will help refine and grow the game.