ROVE: Fascinating Flora

Button Shy · Board game · 2021
1 · best 1 Solo 15 min Weight 1.5/5
rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Enjoyed the original ROVE? This "Fascinating Flora" expansion adds extra spice for solo players who love exploring and studying alien flora!

Highlights
  • Expands base gameplay
  • New mission cards
  • Nice strategic reward
  • Fun Challenge Mode
Keep in mind
  • Requires base ROVE game
  • Only 6 new cards
  • Slightly more complex
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About the game
If you enjoy the base ROVE game, get ready to supercharge your xenobotanical explorations! "Fascinating Flora" is that expansion that arrives subtly, with just 6 cards, but gives new energy to your solo adventure. The idea here is to turn your ROVE unit into a sort of mobile laboratory, focused on studying the alien flora you encounter along the way. Each new mission card brings unprecedented challenges and a different way to use your movement cards. Previously, completing a pattern on movement cards gave you more movement points. Now, with "Fascinating Flora," you get a fixed amount of points and, as a bonus, you can also recharge a specific module's special ability on your ROVE. It's a nice strategic touch that forces you to think about how to use these rewards. And for those who like to test their limits, there's a new Challenge Mode: the goal is to complete as many missions as possible, aiming for the supreme title of "ROVE Machine" by completing 12 of them. But hey, don't forget: always keep a sensor active! You never know when a hungry creature might show up for a more... crunchy 'hello'. This expansion is perfect for those who want a bit more depth and variety without overcomplicating the rules, maintaining the fast-paced and immersive feel of the original game.
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Game: ROVE Series: ROVE Series: Wallet & Box Micro Games (Button Shy)
Publisher Button Shy
Designer Dustin Dobson, Milan Zivkovic
Artist Dustin Dobson, Milan Zivkovic
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base ROVE game to play "Fascinating Flora"?
Yes, absolutely! "Fascinating Flora" is an expansion and adds content to the original ROVE, so you need the base game to play.
How many new cards come with this expansion?
There are 6 new cards that bring new challenges and mechanics to the game.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
Not significantly. The expansion adds a bit more strategic depth, especially with the new way to use movement cards and the Challenge Mode, but the basic rules remain accessible.
Can it be played with more than one person?
No, "Fascinating Flora" is an expansion for ROVE, which is strictly a solo game. So, the experience remains for one player.
What is the approximate playtime with the expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, around 15 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the new cards and modes.
Is this a "Print & Play" game?
Yes, "Fascinating Flora" is a "Print & Play" expansion, meaning you can download and print the cards at home.