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Oct 2, 2024·Review·14:01·6·Watch on YouTube

NATURE | Grow, Adapt, and Survive (Preview of North Star's Newest Game!)

Tabletop Tolson

Tabletop Tolson

Watch “NATURE | Grow, Adapt, and Survive (Preview of North Star's Newest Game!),” a board game review for Nature from Tabletop Tolson on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Tabletop Tolson on YouTube:

Nature is a standalone game a la Evolution or Oceans, and I've got a sneak peek at this 45-minute strategy game from North Star Games. Nature is a modular game system that allows you to build and explore a unique ecosystem each time you play. Experience a dynamic ecosystem where food is scarce and predators lurk. Adapt your species with traits like Fast to evade predators, Nesting to grow your population, or Climbing to reach fruit high in the canopy. Jurassic - Size is Power Jurassic creates a more aggressive ecosystem in which apex predators can assert dominance even while smaller species flourish in overlooked hidden crevices. The Jurassic module appeals to people who like fighting games (it’s Dom's sons' favorite module). Amazon Rainforest - Surprises behind every leaf in the Canopy Rainforest creates an ecosystem bursting with population. It also introduces hidden card play, reflecting the uncertainty that lurks behind every leaf. The Rainforest module is for players who enjoy mystery, deduction, and bluffing in their games. Arctic Tundra - Journey to the Edge of the Livable World In Arctic Tundra, animals struggle to maintain a healthy population in a harsh environment where the bitter cold conspires against every living thing. The Arctic Tundra module appeals to gamers who like a brutal challenge in their games. Flight - Soar to the Skies Flight allows you to evade predators by soaring high into the sky and migrating to a safe haven breeding ground. The Flight module creates a less aggressive ecosystem for people who don’t like direct conflict in their games. Natural Disasters - Witness the Power of Mother Nature Natural Disasters creates a more chaotic ecosystem that levels the playing field, forcing experienced players to adapt and reminding people they are not in full control of their destinies. The Natural Disasters module is for gamers who care more about the stories that get shared than who wins. More Information: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/northstargames/nature-a-standalone-game-in-the-evolution-series?ref=ciarm2&utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Nature%20Episode%202&utm_medium=email https://www.northstargames.com/blogs/northstarnews/discover-nature-episode-2?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Nature%20Episode%202&utm_medium=email Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson Intro Sequence Credit: R Charles D Stuart Music Credit: www.bensound.com Logo Credit: www.logomakr.com DISCLAIMER: Please keep your comments positive. I reserve the right to review and delete with full discretion anything that attacks or demeans an individual. My channel is a place to celebrate gaming, not to give those acting in poor faith a chance to be mean.

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Nature

Nature

2025·Dominic Crapuchettes

Videos
46
Creators
38

Mainly reviews. Nature is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 27 reviews, 6 how-to-play guides, 6 recorded sessions, 5 unboxings, and 2 other videos.

1 - 4 players
30 - 45 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Nature, from BoardGameGeek:

Nature is a redesign of the blockbuster Evolution to be more streamlined, more forgiving, strategically deeper, and seamlessly expandable. The secret sauce is a modular system that allows players to create a unique ecosystem each time they play. Every combination creates a unique environment to discover. Adapt to the Changing Environment: The goal of Nature is to grow thriving populations in an ecosystem where food is scarce and predators lurk. Evolve traits like Tusked for foraging, Fast for escaping danger, or Clawed for hunting. Create a Unique Ecosystem Each Time You Play: The core game of Nature is an accessible gateway into a world of dynamic ecosystems. Each game can be tailored to the tastes of the people at the table. Add Nature: Flight for people who prefer to avoid conflict, Nature: Jurassic for a more aggressive game, or Nature: Arctic Tundra for a survival game on the edge of the livable world. With 6 modules and 4 mini-modules, there are over 700 unique ecosystems to explore! How to Play: Nature is a card-driven tableau-builder played over 4 rounds. Each round is split between the Adapting Phase and the Feeding Phase. Adapting Phase: Use 5 cards as actions to do the following: - Increase Population - Increase Body Size - Play as a Trait to power-up your species - Save to be used as food during the Feeding Phase Feeding Phase: Feed as many of your population as possible. At the end of the round, players get 1 point for each population they kept alive. The winner is the player that kept the most population alive over all 4 rounds. Nature Digital: Learn to play with an interactive tutorial on the free-to-try Nature app (iOS, Android, and Steam). https://www.naturedigitalgame.com/ A Living Game System: NorthStar Studio will release the Climate module in 2026, followed by one to two new modules per year for the next decade. Vote for future modules here: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/308/blogpost/166360/future-nature-modules-poll Designer Diary Dominic Crapuchettes discusses the inspiration behind Nature, which began during his time as a professional Magic player. https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/179068/designer-diary-the-evolution-of-nature

Designer

Dominic Crapuchettes

Artists

Catherine Hamilton, Alyssa McCarthy, Nina Pommelin

Publisher

NorthStar Game Studio

Categories

AnimalsCard Game

Mechanics

Hand ManagementSimulation
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