2026

Carl von Linné

1–4 players 60–120 min Ages 12+ 3.7/5 complexity 0.0/10 rating

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About this game

Carl von Linné is a strategic board game set in the early 18th century, where players take on the roles of natural historians inspired by the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contemporaries. Through exploring distant regions, collecting and researching specimens, cultivating botanical gardens, corresponding with scientific institutions, and publishing influential books, players gradually build knowledge and reputation. By carefully managing actions through a unique lens system and balancing fieldwork with scholarly study, players compete to contribute most to the emerging system of taxonomy and leave a lasting mark on the history of natural science. —description from the publisher

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End Game Bonuses Area Movement Variable Player Powers Track Movement Action Points Worker Placement, Different Worker Types Movement Points Income Action Retrieval Exploration Travel Nautical Educational

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