# Ecosystem

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2168
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.62 / 5
- **Designers**: Matt Simpson
- **Artists**: Lindsay Falsone, Martyna Szpil
- **Publishers**: Genius Games, Ediciones MasQueOca, GaGa Games, MINDOK, Nasza Księgarnia, Origames, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Summon Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Educational, Environmental
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Ecosystem is a quick and charming little game for those who enjoy building their own natural world. The interactions between the cards are the highlight, creating a satisfying challenge to solve.Fast and engagingClever thematic connectionsEasy to learnGreat for familiesScoring can be confusing initiallyLittle direct player interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
How about creating your own little corner of nature on the board? In Ecosystem, you build a 4x5 grid with cards representing various elements of wildlife and the environment. Each round, you choose a card from a set and add it to your personal ecosystem, considering the points each element can earn you. It's a closed drafting game, where you take one and pass the rest, so you have to be sharp about what other players are building too.

The trick is that everything connects! Bears score points near bees and trout, trout like streams and dragonflies, and so on. You need to think about the synergy between cards to maximize your points. And don't forget the streams: the player with the largest stream at the end gets a good extra score! It's a quick game, lasting about 20 minutes, perfect for playing with everyone, from 2 to 6 players. The complexity is low, around 1.6 on the weight scale, making it super accessible and great for beginners or those who want something light to relax with.

Ecosystem is one of those games that makes you think without giving you a headache. You build patterns, collect sets, and strategically place your pieces. It's a great choice for those who enjoy games with nature, animal, and science themes, and want a quick experience with interesting decisions. It's educational without feeling like homework, and the card art is quite nice, bringing your ecosystem to life. A great option to have in your collection!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Ecosystem?
A game of Ecosystem usually lasts between 15 and 20 minutes, making it quite fast!

### How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 6 players, so it works well for pairs as well as larger groups.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, Ecosystem is quite straightforward! It has a weight of 1.62 (on a scale of 5), making it ideal for beginners and those looking for something lighter.

### What are the main components of the game?
The game primarily consists of cards representing different elements of nature and animals, along with a score tracker.

### What type of player is Ecosystem best suited for?
It's perfect for those who enjoy quick games with nature and animal themes, involving light strategy and pattern building.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is mostly indirect, through card drafting. You choose a card and pass the rest, so what you take can influence what's left for others, but there's no direct attacking.

### Is the game educational?
Yes, Ecosystem has a strong educational component, addressing concepts of ecology and biology in a fun and playful way.

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