Botanik (English/French Version)

Description

Botanik is a strategic tile-laying game for two players from Space Cowboys. Set in a steam punk world, players take on the role of mecha-botanics, trying to connect their pipe tiles and flowers to earn the most points. Each tile must be connected to the starting tile by pipes, and each flower and vegetable will only score if it is connected to tiles of the same color. However, the real twist in this game is the drafting mechanic. A board is placed between the players, with three rows: one for each player and a central row. The central row is seeded with five tiles, and three more are turned face up to the side of the board. On your turn, you can choose one of the three tiles and place it either on an empty space on your row or on top of a stack in the central row. If you place it on your row, it must match either the type or color of the tile in the central row. If you place it in the central row and cause tiles to be unmatched on either your or your opponent’s row, those tiles are pushed off the board and must be placed immediately into your tableau. Tiles don’t have to immediately join up to the pipes on your source tile, giving you the option to risk not scoring a section if you don’t manage to join it up by the end. With a playtime of around 20 minutes and a recommended age of 12+, Botanik is a fast-paced, engaging game for two players.