Biome Deluxe

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In Biome, you are a fearless environmentalist dedicated to creating a flourishing and biodiverse ecosystem. Experience the passage of time as you move through the seasons, each wit h its own challenges and opportunities, and take on the responsibility of nurturing a balanced and vibrant biome. Gameplay Overview: Each year in Biome is divided into the four seasons, and each season features two distinct phases: Simultaneous Play: Gather resources and strategically play your cards to prepare for the action ahead. Turn-based Play: Take strategic actions to help your biome flourish. Paths to Victory: There are multiple ways to earn points and ultimately win: Play wildlife cards to grow your Biome.Achieve specific biodiversity-related milestones.Take impactful actions that advance your strategy. Each action may only be activated once, so choose wisely!Raise baby animals and ensure their survival by playing protective plant cards.Prey on your opponents’ vulnerable baby animals with your predators.Scavenge unfed babies with vultures to bolster your points. Track Your Progress: As you earn points, move your player token along the point track. Look out for bonus spaces that provide instant rewards and can swing the game in your favor! Why People Love Biome: Highly Thematic Gameplay: Immerse yourself in the natural world filled with over 120 unique plant and animal species.Stunning Art and Design: Beautiful illustrations bring your Biome to life, while real straw nests and FSC-certified wooden components enhance the premium feel.Multiple Game Modes: Play the Standard, Advanced, or Expert version of the game, catering to all experience levels.Strategic Depth with Easy Learning Curve: Combining card placement, engine building, and resource management, Biome is easy to teach but offers strategic complexity for seasoned players.Loved by Adults and Kids Alike: The educational aspect of the game is woven into gameplay, with fun facts about each species on every card, making it an engaging experience for all ages.Build, Protect, and Thrive: Strategically combine flora and fauna cards to unlock powerful synergies. Raise baby animals, feed and protect them, and ensure the biodiversity of your ecosystem. As the seasons change, so too must your strategies—balance the needs of your biome while competing with other players to create the most thriving ecosystem and claim victory! Add the optional Natural Disasters Mini-Expansion (included) to bring excitement and nature's harsh reality to your game. The deluxe game also includes the Bountiful Biome Mini-Expansion, which requires strategic card placements to help you win additional points and resources. With its beautiful components, engaging gameplay, and nature-themed experience, Biome is a must-have for lovers of both board games and the natural world. HIGHLY THEMATIC: Immerse yourself in nature with over 120 unique plant and animal species. Rounds of the game move through the season. Experience baby animals born in Spring, Predators hunting in summer, Migration in Fall and Brumation in Winter.HIDDEN COMPLEXITY: With straightforward gameplay featuring familiar mechanics, Biome is easy to learn but with the large variety of cards and ways to win, the game offers strategic complexity and will challenge new and seasoned board gamers alike.UPGRADED COMPONENTS: Deluxe edition includes custom organziation trays, screen printed rabbits and chicks, a mini expansion, and more, delighting players and enhancing the game experience.COMBINES SIMULTANEOUS AND TURN-BASED GAMEPLAY: Players love the minimal downtime, completing most phases simultaneously. The predator and action phases are highly interactive, bringing players together and adding to the excitement of the game.STUNNING ART AND DESIGN: Fawn over the adorable and beautifully illustrated plant and animal cards, attracting kids and adults alike. Color-blind friendly and intuitive design adds further appeal to the game. Contents: 4 Player boards1 Centerboard64 Wooden Player Cubes185 Wooden Resource Tokens1 Wooden Die50 Wooden Chicks50 Wooden Rabbits16 Straw Nests177 Plant And Animal Cards12 Starting Cards12 Achievement Cards10 Changing Conditions Cards8 Player Aids4 Wooden Animal Player Tokens1 Starting Player Token1 Wooden Season Token3 Pulp Storage Trays2 Pulp Lids For Storage Trays1 Metal Coin1 Natural Disasters Mini Expansion1 Bountiful Biome Mini Expansion1 Rulebook Show more