# Nimalia

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2243
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 25-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.72 / 5
- **Designers**: William Liévin
- **Artists**: Pauline Detraz
- **Publishers**: La Boîte de Jeu, Blackrock Games, Evrikus, Happy Baobab, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Environmental, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Grid Coverage, Layering, Simultaneous Action Selection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love quick puzzles and nature themes; the layering mechanic is the main highlight.Very satisfying board buildingFast and dynamic gameplayVariable objectives ensure replayabilitySimple and intuitive rules6x6 space can feel tightLow direct player interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine you are the architect of an animal sanctuary, and your goal is to create the most balanced and efficient refuge possible. In Nimalia, you have 5 rounds to build this space, but it's not as simple as it seems. Each round features a classic draft: you draw three cards, pick the best one for your plan, and pass the remaining ones to the next player.

The real trick (or the 'panda trick'!) is how you assemble the board. Each card contains four biomes with different animals, and when placing a card, you must cover at least one existing biome. The catch is that your sanctuary has a strict physical limit of 6x6, so every single square counts. You can't just toss cards randomly; you need a strategy to optimize the space.

To make things more interesting, there are scoring objectives. While the game comes with a pool of various goals, not all of them are active at once. Each round only counts a few specific objectives. This means what was great in round 1 might become irrelevant by round 3, forcing you to adapt your sanctuary's structure and overlap cards to change the local fauna and score with the current goals. It's a game of constant adaptation and space management. At the end of the 5 rounds, the player who was the best environmental manager and accumulated the most points wins. It's fast, visually appealing, and perfect for those who enjoy a light strategic puzzle.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's quite fast! A game lasts between 25 and 30 minutes, ideal for those who want something strategic without spending the whole afternoon.

### Is it a complex game?
Not at all, it's very accessible. The weight is low, making it great for introducing newcomers to the hobby or playing with family.

### How many people can play?
From 2 to 4 players. It works well in any configuration, maintaining the drafting dynamic.

### What happens if I can't fit a card in the 6x6 grid?
You must respect the 6x6 limit and the rule of covering at least one biome. Space planning is a central part of the challenge!

### Is the game language dependent?
No. Since most of the information is presented through icons and images, anyone can play regardless of the language.

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