Planta Nubo

The Game Builders, Devir, Giochix.it · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 2 Solo 30–120 min Weight 3.9/5
8.7 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 34.62
8.7 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love eco‑themed strategy games, you’ll dig the blend of drafting and worker placement.

Highlights
  • Unique mix of drafting and placement
  • Engaging environmental theme
  • Stunning component art
  • Solid solo mode
Keep in mind
  • Moderate learning curve
  • Playtime can stretch
  • Rules are a bit dense
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Planta Nubo drops you into a post‑apocalyptic world where towering Arbors are humanity's last hope. Up to four players (or solo) must turn scorched earth into cloudy gardens brimming with energy‑rich flowers and plants. Each round begins with an action draft: you select moves for bots, power modules, or gather resources, using Action Drafting to block or open options for opponents. Contracts set goals for oxygen or green‑energy production, and fulfilling them grants valuable bonuses.

Tile Placement comes into play as you fit polyomino plant pieces onto garden plots, creating combos that boost output. Worker Placement lets you assign workers to the Arbor, Oxyfarms, or platform bots, converting harvested flowers into biomass‑converted energy or generating desperately needed oxygen. Special bots – the garden bot and platform bot – receive energy to activate modules that give extra powers, like speeding growth or improving Oxyfarm efficiency.

The win condition is straightforward: the player who produces the most oxygen by game end wins, symbolizing atmospheric restoration. Playtime ranges from 30 to 120 minutes depending on player count, and the game carries a medium complexity (weight 3.9/5), balancing deep strategy with accessibility. Components feature polyomino tiles, resource tokens, contract cards, and bot miniatures, all illustrated in a solarpunk‑meets‑lush‑forest style. If you enjoy economic games with an environmental twist and love mixing worker placement, action drafting, and board building, Planta Nubo delivers an immersive and visually striking experience.

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: Polyominoes Theme: Gardening Theme: Post-Apocalyptic Theme: Solarpunk Theme: Trees and Forests
Publisher The Game Builders, Devir, Giochix.it, Super Meeple
Designer Andreas Odendahl, Michael Keller (II), Uwe Rosenberg
Artist Lukas Siegmon

Community

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2,438owners
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135want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.
How long does a game take?
Typically 30–120 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity.
What is the complexity level?
BGG weight 3.9/5, a medium‑complexity game that rewards planning without being overwhelming.
What components are included?
Polyomino plant tiles, resource tokens, contract cards, bot miniatures, a modular board, and oxygen markers.
Is it beginner‑friendly for Worker Placement?
Yes, the mechanics are introduced step‑by‑step, though newcomers may need a quick tutorial.
Is there a solo mode?
Absolutely – the game includes a solo system with automated challenges.
Who would enjoy this game?
Fans of economic and environmental games, solarpunk enthusiasts, and players who like strategic decision‑making.

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