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If you enjoy engine-building games with high replayability and an engaging theme, Earth is a fantastic choice!
- Many cards, high replayability
- Simple rules, easy to learn
- Clever indirect interaction
- Immersive environmental theme
- Excellent solo mode
- Can have some downtime
- Moderate language dependency
- Scoring can be complex
About the game
What you do in a play session
In Earth, you're not just playing cards; you're planting seeds for a prosperous future. Each card you play to your personal tableau represents a species or terrain, and the magic happens when you start creating incredible synergies between them. Think about how plants and animals interact in nature, and try to replicate that in your game! Even those cards you don't use directly can become 'compost,' fueling the future growth of your ecosystem.
The game flow is quite dynamic: one player chooses a main action, and others have the chance to 'follow' with a secondary version of that action, keeping everyone engaged. The goal is to be the first to complete your tableau and, of course, accumulate as many victory points as possible. With a nearly infinite variety of card combinations, Earth ensures that each session is unique, revealing new strategies and connections with every play. It's a celebration of Earth's versatility and abundance, transformed into a super fun strategic challenge!
Expansions
Published additional content
Gallery
Box and component photos
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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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How to Play Earth - Official Tutorial video
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How to Play Earth Abundance
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Earth - Playthrough with Friends
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How to play and Setup Earth
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Earth - Tutorial & Playthrough with Conor McGoey
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Earth: Abundance - Tutorial & Playthrough
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How to Assemble the Wooden Insert Part 1: The Card Tray
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How to Win : Earth
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Earth - Board Game Rules - English
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Earth Board Game - Solo Playthrough (Best Island Ever?)
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Earth - How to play - Board Game Arena (BGA) teach
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How to Play Earth
Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
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Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
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