# Encyclopedia

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #1338
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.05 / 5
- **Designers**: Eric Dubus, Olivier Melison
- **Artists**: Jérémie Prugneaux, Joëlle Drans, Ronan Toulhoat
- **Publishers**: Holy Grail Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Gémklub, Hobby Japan, Hobby World, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, Synapses Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love management games with a scientific theme and flawless art.Perfect synergy between theme and rulesVery clever dice managementGorgeous animal illustrationsMultiple paths to victoryLearning curve for beginnersModerate dependence on initial luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
Step back into 1739, an era where scientific curiosity was at its peak! In Encyclopedia, you take on the role of an ambitious naturalist hired by the Comte de Buffon. Your mission? Help create the world's first great encyclopedia of natural history. To achieve this, you'll need courage, organization, and a bit of luck (or a solid strategy to mitigate it) with your dice.

The game employs a clever dice-based worker placement system. At the start of each round, you roll your dice and arrange them on your player board. The color and value of each die determine your available actions: need funds? Visit the Bank. Need contacts? Head to the Embassy. Want to assemble an elite research team? The University is the place to be. Once prepared, you set off on expeditions to observe fascinating creatures in their natural habitats and eventually publish your findings to earn glory and victory points.

The real highlight is how the game handles randomness. If you roll a poor number, there's no need to panic. There are several ways to modify the color or value of your dice using tokens. Even more interesting: you can 'borrow' a die from another player's board! It costs you nothing, but the owner of the die receives a bonus, creating an intriguing dynamic of involuntary favors. With stunning artwork and mechanics that blend seamlessly with the theme, Encyclopedia is an expert-level game offering multiple paths to victory, rewarding those who plan long-term and build the best animal collections. If you enjoy management games with a touch of exploration and want to feel like an 18th-century scientist, this is the title for you.

## FAQ
### Is the game too difficult?
It's rated as 'expert', so it has several strategic layers, but the theme helps a lot in understanding the logic of the rules.

### How long does a game take?
Expect to spend between 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the group's experience and the number of players.

### Can it be played solo?
Yes! The game features a dedicated solo mode for those who want to test their strategies without competing against friends.

### Do the dice make the game purely about luck?
Not at all. The game provides various tools to modify dice values and colors, turning luck into resource management.

### Who would you recommend this game to?
To those who enjoy modern Eurogames, worker placement, and games with visually stunning components.

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