Earth
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.9 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Earth is a tableau-building card game celebrating the countless ecosystems and life forms found across the planet. Players use cards to trigger shared actions and gain resources, building a self-supporting engine where even unused plants become compost to fuel future growth. With an enormous number of possible tableau combinations, the game encourages discovering fresh synergies between cards each time you play.
Hobbli's Notes
Earth stands out for its gorgeous nature-inspired artwork and the sheer depth of its combo possibilities. It's a rewarding puzzle for engine-building fans, though newer players may need a few games to fully grasp the web of interactions on the table.
What we like
- Gorgeous nature-themed artwork throughout the deck.
- Near-infinite tableau combinations drive high replayability.
- Strong, well-supported solo mode.
- Simple core rules hide surprisingly deep synergy puzzles.
Keep in mind
- Exploring optimal combos can invite analysis paralysis.
- Direct interaction between players is fairly light.
- New players may need frequent card-text reference early on.
Who it's for
Best for fans of tableau-building engine games ages 13 and up, playing solo or in groups of up to five who enjoy discovering card synergies.
