Nature

NorthStar Game Studio, HABA, Hobby World · Board game · 2025
1–4 · best 4 Solo 30–45 min Weight 2.2/5
6.4 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
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6.4 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy card games with a touch of ecosystem simulation and want a leaner evolutionary experience than Evolution, Nature is a great pick! It's easy to learn but offers depth for those who like to plan ahead.

Highlights
  • Accessible species evolution
  • Unique modular ecosystems
  • Streamlined gameplay system
  • Robust solo mode
Keep in mind
  • Language dependency on cards
  • Can feel a bit repetitive
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About the game
Get ready for an evolutionary journey in Nature, a game that reimagines the Evolution experience to be more streamlined, accessible, and strategically deep. Here, you don't just create species, you shape unique ecosystems with every playthrough, thanks to a modular system that ensures no two games are alike. The goal is to keep your population alive and thriving in an environment where food is scarce and predators are always lurking. To achieve this, you'll evolve traits like 'Claws' for hunting, 'Tusks' for defense, or 'Speed' for escaping danger. Each round, divided into an Adapting Phase and a Feeding Phase, you'll use cards to increase your population, body size, or develop new abilities, as well as save food for the crucial feeding time. The game lasts for 4 rounds, and the player who keeps the most individuals alive by the end wins. Nature is an excellent starting point for those looking to dive into card-driven tableau-builders, especially if you enjoy simulating ecosystems. And the best part? The system is designed to be expandable, with new modules arriving to create hundreds of ecosystem combinations, ensuring the fun never ends. Plus, if you enjoy playing solo, it has a great single-player mode!

Nature also features an interactive digital version to help you learn the rules, available on iOS, Android, and Steam. The game is a living system, with continuous expansion plans, allowing the community to influence the development of new modules. It's an experience that challenges you to think about adaptation, survival, and the complexity of natural relationships, all within games that take 30 to 45 minutes.
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In English

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Animals: Dinosaurs Components: Player Screens Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: Steam Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Evolution (North Star Games) Theme: Evolution Theme: Nature Theme: Science
Publisher NorthStar Game Studio, HABA, Hobby World, Yaofish Games
Designer Dominic Crapuchettes
Artist Alyssa McCarthy, Catherine Hamilton, Nina Pommelin
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can participate in Nature?
Nature can be played by 1 to 4 players, making it great for both solo and group sessions.
What is the average playtime for a game of Nature?
A game of Nature typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes.
Is Nature a difficult game to learn?
No, Nature is considered a moderately complex game (BGG weight 2.16/5), serving as a good entry point for those looking to advance in card games.
Do I need to translate the cards to play?
Yes, the game has language dependency on the cards, so using a translated sheet or translated cards is recommended.
Does the game have a solo mode?
Yes! Nature was designed with a robust solo mode, allowing you to explore ecosystems on your own.
What makes Nature different from other evolution games?
The main difference is the modular system that allows for hundreds of unique ecosystem combinations each game, plus it's a more streamlined and accessible version of Evolution.