BGG rank #745 · 2017

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis (2017) is #745 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 30–60 min, ages 10+. Designed by Hjalmar Hach.

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Year: 2017
Players: 2–4
Play time: 30–60 min
Age: 10+

About the game

The sun shines brightly on the canopy of the forest, and the trees use this wonderful energy to grow and develop their beautiful foliage.

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Mechanics

Action Points Area Majority / Influence Bias End Game Bonuses Hexagon Grid Income Turn Order: Progressive

Designers

Hjalmar Hach

Artists

Sabrina Miramon

Publishers

Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games, 2 Pionki, Asmodee, Broadway Toys LTD, Dino Toys s. r. o., Fantasmagoria, Feelindigo, FoxMind Israel, Gém Klub Kft., Happy Baobab, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Lautapelit.fi, Grok Games, Portal Games, Siam Board Games, TWOPLUS Games

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