Encyclopedia
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Encyclopedia casts players as 18th-century naturalists hired to help create the first encyclopedia of natural history. Using dice-based worker placement, players prepare expeditions, raise funds, hire researchers, and study animal cards in their natural habitats before publishing their findings for victory points. Collections of animals and accumulated research further boost the final score, all wrapped in gorgeously illustrated nature theming.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli admires Encyclopedia's rich nature theme and the clever ways players can mitigate dice randomness by using tokens or even taking dice from opponents' boards. It's a satisfying, expert-level worker placement euro from the designers of Dominations and Museum.
What we like
- Rich nature theme with beautifully illustrated animal cards.
- Clever dice manipulation options mitigate randomness.
- Multiple scoring paths add strategic replayability.
- Includes a dedicated solo mode.
Keep in mind
- Higher complexity and long playtime demand real commitment.
- Moderate downtime between player turns.
- May overwhelm gamers newer to heavier euro games.
Who it's for
Best for experienced euro gamers who enjoy worker placement and dice manipulation, ages 14+, in groups of 1-4.
