Codex Naturalis
A board game by Thomas Dupont
No text on components is needed during play.
1 - 4 Players 20 - 30 minutes Low
Hand Management, Card Drafting, Layering, Pattern Building, End Game Bonuses
Card Game, Environmental
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Description
In Codex Naturalis, you'll embark on a mission to assemble a manuscript listing the living species in primary forests, a project started by the illuminating monk Tybor Kwelein. With easy-to-learn rules, this game is perfect for 1 to 4 players looking for a fun and challenging experience that can be completed in just 20 to 30 minutes. Designed by Thomas Dupont and published in 2021, Codex Naturalis combines hand management, layering, card drafting, and pattern building to create a unique gaming experience. As you play, you'll start with a single card and build upon it by placing new cards that overlap the corners of existing ones, creating a intricate pattern. You'll need to manage your resources carefully to play gold cards, which deliver points but often come with requirements. With each turn, you'll draw closer to completing your manuscript and scoring points based on public and secret objective cards. The player with the most points wins, making Codex Naturalis a thrilling game of strategy and environmental awareness.
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