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Photosynthesis

Hjalmar Hach · Blue Orange Games · 2017

Grow trees competing for sunlight as the sun rotates. Taller trees cast shadows. Stunning 3D table presence with cutthroat spatial competition.

Players

2–4

Time

60 min

Ages

8+

Difficulty

Medium

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Why you'll like it

How it plays

In Photosynthesis, players grow trees in a forest. The sun moves around the board each round, and trees that catch sunlight earn energy, while trees in the shadow of others earn nothing.

You spend energy to plant seeds, grow trees through their life stages and eventually harvest fully grown trees for points. Planning where shadows fall over the coming rounds is the key. It's a beautiful, three-dimensional game that's easy to learn.

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Nature loversvisual appeal fansfamilies

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Common questions

How long does Photosynthesis take?

About 60 minutes once everyone knows the rules.

How many people can play Photosynthesis?

It plays 2 to 4 players.

What age is Photosynthesis for?

The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.

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