Embark on an exciting adventure in Botany, a thrilling strategy board game. Step into the shoes of a Victorian flower hunter, exploring the world to amass fortune and fame and aim for the title of Royal Botanist. Each player assumes a character with unique abilities that shape their gameplay. Will you travel the globe for precious specimens or make fast trips to gain reputation and build your estate? At the start, players get randomized goals to plan their path to victory. When leaving their estate, they can only carry a limited number of coins, which can be used to travel, recruit crew, and get items to boost survival chances, enhance abilities, and move around the map efficiently. But be careful not to overspend and ensure you have enough wealth to return to England with your specimens safe. Botany features streamlined turns to keep players engaged. Move around the map, develop your character, and experience your rise to fame while focusing on efficiency. Earn points by improving your garden, retrieving live specimens globally, and adding preserved flowers to your botanical press. Every game feels unique based on the specimens you hunt, goals you pursue, and events you encounter.
To start playing Botany, each player first takes on a character and gets a set of randomized goals. Use these goals to plan your path to victory. When you leave your estate, you only have the coins you can carry. Use these coins wisely to travel around the world, get crew members, and buy useful items. This will help you survive better, enhance your character's abilities, and move faster on the map. But remember, don't spend all your money at once. Make sure you have enough to return to England with your collected specimens. During the game, take turns to move around the map, build your character, and work towards your goals. Try to be efficient in everything you do. You can earn points by improving your garden, getting live specimens from different parts of the world, and adding preserved flowers to your botanical press. As for maintenance, keep the game pieces in a dry and clean place. If you spill something on the board or cards, gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Have fun playing Botany and enjoy your adventure as a Victorian flower hunter!
