Renature
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Renature is a majority-scoring domino game from designers Kiesling and Kramer, where players place dominoes matching animal motifs onto a valley board and then decide whether to add their own plants to bordering areas. Plant pieces of increasing value score points as they're placed, and once an area is fully framed with dominoes, whoever holds the majority of plant value there claims the larger reward. Neutral pieces and tie-breaking rules add extra strategic nuance to majority control. Clouds let players buy back plants or extra turns, keeping the tight economy flowing until the final scoring.
Hobbli's Notes
A clever, understated majority game with a satisfying domino-placement puzzle at its core. The neutral-piece twist on majority scoring is a nice wrinkle from two very experienced euro designers.
What we like
- Clever majority-scoring twist with neutral pieces.
- Satisfying domino-placement puzzle each turn.
- Quick roughly 60-minute playtime.
- Designed by acclaimed euro veterans Kiesling and Kramer.
Keep in mind
- Abstract presentation may feel dry thematically.
- Area-majority scoring math can slow down turns.
- Limited direct player interaction beyond majority races.
Who it's for
Good for euro-gamers aged 10+ who enjoy tile-laying and area majority puzzles, in groups of 2-4.
