Carl von Linné

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Description

Step aboard a 18th‑century research vessel and join the legendary botanist Carl von Linné on a race to chart the world’s wildest corners. Up to four players (or solo, if you’re feeling scholarly) will spend an hour‑plus navigating seas, placing crews, and juggling action points, movement points and a handful of quirky worker types to snag rare specimens and claim lucrative trade routes. The game’s variable player powers let each botanist develop a unique “scientist style,” while the ever‑shifting board rewards clever area movement and clever timing of action retrieval. Expect a thick rulebook and a learning curve that feels like cracking a new taxonomy, but once you’ve got the hang of it the payoff is huge: you’ll be swapping stories of daring voyages, cashing in end‑game bonuses, and marveling at how many real‑world facts have slipped into the play. Designed by Michal Peichl and fresh off the 2026 press, Carl von Linné mixes educational exploration with nautical adventure for a deep, rewarding experience that feels like a grand scientific expedition.