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Since 2026, Carl Linné has captivated fans of variable powers with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Action Points
You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.
Area Movement
You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.
End Game Bonuses
Extra points are awarded at the end for meeting certain goals — keep an eye on those bonus objectives!
Income
You earn resources automatically each round based on what you've built up — the snowball effect is real.
Movement Points
You get a set number of movement points to spend on moving your pieces — plan your path carefully.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This Game
Carl Linné is a strategic board game set in the early 18th century, where players take on the roles of natural historians inspired by the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contemporaries. Through exploring distant regions, collecting and researching specimens, cultivating botanical gardens, corresponding with scientific institutions, and publishing influential books, players gradually build knowledge and reputation. By carefully managing actions through a unique lens system and balancing fieldwork with scholarly study, players compete to contribute most to the emerging system of taxonomy and leave a lasting mark on the history of natural science. —description from the publisher
Source: BoardGameGeek
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Play Time
60-120 min
Complexity
3.5 / 5
Rating
8.5
Year
2026