Great Nature Board Games
We have great games for wildlife, nature and conservation lovers, whether it's finding out about marine life or helping butterflies migrate, these games combine beautiful artwork with a fascination with the wild world.
A guide to wildlife and nature board games
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Finspan
Finspan is a game about photographing marine life. Fun, streamlined and easy to learn, this game is essential for any nature lover's board game shelf.
30 minutes
9/10
Easy
In Finspan, players must collect the most interesting fish in the sea. With hundreds of beautifully drawn fish cards and very accessible gameplay, Finspan is a brilliant nature game. If you have tried Wingspan and enjoyed it, then Finspan should be the next purchase on your list.
Why we love Finspan:
The fish facts are brilliant
The variety of fish included in the box is staggering
The gameplay is very easy to learn
This game will be binge-played over and over
The artwork is beautiful
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Fungi
A game all about finding and cooking mushrooms. The artwork is folksy in a good way and the gameplay is cosy like a walk in the wood.
20-40 minutes
7/10
Easy
In Fungi, two players walk through the woods collecting mushrooms and then cooking them in their frying pans. If they collect a lot, they can add butter and cider, but they have to collect them before they decay. This is a lovely game for an autumnal or wet winter evening, where you would like to be reminded of warmer days, roaming the woods for treasure.
Why we love Fungi:
A really nice theme that's articulated well in the gameplay
It's relatively easy to play once the rules have been navigated
It's challenging without being fiendish
The artwork is lovely
It's compact and great for taking on holiday
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Mariposas: The Board Game
Help butterflies migrate across America in this beautiful game
30-60 minutes
7.5/10
Medium
In Mariposas, players help their butterflies migrate north, breeding and eating along the way until it's time to come back south again! Points are scored by completing objectives and collecting cards and gameplay is always a balance between grabbing the objectives or getting your butterflies back south before the end of the game. It's a pretty game with premium components and a subtle message about Monarch butterfly conservation.
Why we love Mariposas:
The high quality of the components, especially the little butterflies
The game is easy to play after the fourth game or so
It is tactical and requires some strategic gameplay
The artwork is very pretty
It has a great theme
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A summary of nature board games
There are now hundreds of board games available for people who love wildlife, and playing board games with a conservation theme is a fantastic way to educate people without preaching. These three board games are very different, but each appeals to the nature and wildlife lover in equally unique ways.
Our Recommendation
We recommend Finspan for your collection. Beautiful, packed full of interesting details about the marine world and great fun to play. It's a must-have!
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