# Vivarium

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #5995
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.88 / 5
- **Designers**: Frédéric Vuagnat
- **Artists**: Satoshi Matsuura
- **Publishers**: Studio H, Arclight Games, Evrikus
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
Vivarium is one of those games you unbox and instantly fall in love with the art, but it truly wins you over with its clever and straightforward gameplay. If you enjoy set collection and drafting games with a touch of positioning strategy, you'll have a blast here. It's a quick experience, yet full of interesting decisions, perfect for a lighter game night or as a warm-up before a heavier title.Stunning artworkClever drafting mechanicQuick to learnStrategic decisionsEngaging themeIndirect interactionCan feel a bit repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Picture this: 1898, Siberia, seismologist Edgar Vuntaf stumbles upon a continent untouched by humanity, teeming with life in forms never before encountered! Exotic plants, colossal creatures... Faced with this shocking discovery, the world's scientific elite, gathered in Paris for the Universal Exhibition, decides to establish the Vivarium Syndicate and dispatch explorers to this new land. In Vivarium, you are one of these explorers, tasked with cataloging the most incredible creatures and completing scientific objectives. The game is a tense and efficient card collection race, featuring stunning artwork. Each turn, players use pairs of dominoes to form coordinates and claim cards from a board. Among these cards, you'll find fantastic creatures categorized by species and biomes, scientific objectives to score points, and even equipment to facilitate future collections. After seven rounds, the player who has completed the most objectives and collected the most valuable creatures claims victory. It's a game that blends drafting strategy with the satisfaction of completing sets, all wrapped in an engaging theme of exploration and discovery that hooks you from start to finish.

## FAQ
### How many players does Vivarium support?
Vivarium is ideal for 2 to 4 explorers, ensuring a dynamic and competitive experience in any setup.

### What's the average game duration?
Get ready for a quick adventure! A game of Vivarium lasts about 30 minutes on average, perfect for those looking for fun without a huge time commitment.

### Is it a complex game to learn?
Not at all! With a BGG weight of 1.875/5, Vivarium is super accessible. The rules are easy to grasp, but the strategic depth keeps you engaged.

### What are the main game components?
The game centers around beautifully illustrated cards of creatures, objectives, and equipment, plus dominoes that you use to choose your cards. All of excellent quality!

### Who is Vivarium recommended for?
If you enjoy set collection games, drafting, and an exploration theme with fantastic animals, Vivarium is for you! It's great for families and groups of friends looking for a light and fun game.

### Are there any expansions for Vivarium?
As of now, there are no official expansions announced for Vivarium. The base game already offers plenty of replayability with its different card and objective combinations.

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