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Carl v. Linné
By Pink Troubadour
- 1 to 4 players
- Ages 13 and up
- About 60 minutes
- Complexity 4 out of 5, plenty to think about
What do the pawns mean?
- Complexity 1 out of 5, light and breezy
- Light and breezy. Learn it in a minute and play straight away, like Dobble or Sushi Go!
- Complexity 2 out of 5, easy to learn
- Easy to learn. A few rules, easy to teach at the table, like Ticket to Ride or Carcassonne.
- Complexity 3 out of 5, think it through
- Think it through. Some planning a few turns ahead, like Catan or Pandemic.
- Complexity 4 out of 5, plenty to think about
- Plenty to think about. Longer rules and real strategy, like Scythe or Terraforming Mars.
- Complexity 5 out of 5, a real brain-burner
- A real brain-burner. Deep and demanding, best with players who already know the game.
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Carl von Linné is a strategic board game for 1–4 players set in the fascinating world of 18th-century natural science. Step into the role of an ambitious natural historian, inspired by Carl Linnaeus and his contemporaries, and compete to uncover, study and classify the wonders of the natural world. Through exploration, research and careful planning, collect rare specimens across Scandinavia, develop your personal study, cultivate botanical gardens, send followers on scientific voyages and correspond with prestigious institutions. Each round, use an innovative lens-based action selection system to shape your strategy, combining optical tools and lenses to strengthen your actions, acquire… new abilities and adapt your approach as the game progresses. With interconnected gameplay systems, multiple paths to victory and beautifully illustrated plants and animals, Carl von Linné offers a rich strategic experience where every decision contributes to your scientific legacy. Balance exploration with scholarly pursuits, build your reputation and compete to leave your mark on the emerging world of taxonomy.


