Renature

Ever felt like you just wanted to make the world a little greener? Renature brings that exact vibe to your tabletop in a tactile and strategic way! Instead of just cards, you'll be working with beautiful wooden pieces representing turf, bushes, pines, and oaks. The goal is straightforward, but the planning is what separates casual gardeners from true nature masters: you use animal dominoes to enclose brown areas on the main board, planting your vegetation to claim dominance over the territory.

The gameplay is a delightful mix of hand management and tile placement. You'll hold dominoes featuring various animals and must connect them logically (matching animal to animal!) to expand your reach. Once you successfully frame an area with dominoes, the magic happens: the area is scored based on plant majority. The player with the most valuable vegetation takes the top prize, but watch out—neutral pieces can disrupt your plans, and ties are handled in a way that might leave you empty-handed!

Running low on plants? Don't sweat it! You can use 'clouds' to restock your trees or even snag an extra turn or swap the joker animal, which makes placing dominoes much smoother. It's a fast-paced game where every piece placed could be your stepping stone to victory or the mistake that lets an opponent shine. If you enjoy games involving set collection with a touch of area control and components that you just want to touch, Renature is a perfect match. It's light enough for a casual game night but has enough strategic depth to keep you thinking twice before every move.