Vidéorègle Jeu de Société " EARTH " par Yahndrev (#822)

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to playing the board game "Earth," designed by Maxime Tardiff and published by Lucky Duck Games. The game involves managing and developing ecosystems on islands while accommodating various animals. This guide will walk you through the game's setup, objectives, actions, and how to play effectively.

Step 1: Game Overview

• Objective: Players aim to construct islands with the best ecosystems to host animals.
• Gameplay Type: Active card management and development.

Step 2: Setup and Materials

• Materials Needed:
  • Game board
  • Resource cards
  • Ecosystem cards
  • Animal cards
  • Event cards
• Initial Setup:
  1. Lay out the game board.
  2. Shuffle and place resource, ecosystem, and event cards in designated areas.
  3. Each player starts with a specific number of resources (details provided in the game rules).

Step 3: Understanding Resources

• Initial Resources:
  • Each player receives a set number of resource cards to begin the game.
  • Resources are crucial for performing actions and expanding your island.

Step 4: Types of Cards

• Ecosystem Cards: Represent different types of environments you can build.
• Animal Cards: Depict animals that can inhabit your ecosystems.
• Event Cards: Trigger specific events that can affect gameplay.

Step 5: The Game Board

• Fauna Board: This is where players will track animal placement and ecosystem development. Familiarize yourself with its layout.

Step 6: Gameplay Mechanics

• Game Rounds:

  1. Players take turns performing actions.
  2. Each turn consists of multiple actions, including placing cards and activating effects.

• Actions Overview:

  • Action 1: The active player performs their first action.
  • Action 2, 3, and 4: Subsequent actions can include placing cards, activating effects, or playing events.

Step 7: Performing Actions

• Active Player Actions:

  1. Choose an action (e.g., play a card).
  2. Follow the specific requirements of that action.

• Opponent Actions:

  • After the active player, opponents may respond or activate certain effects based on the active player's actions.

Step 8: Special Actions

• Special Action for Recovering Land: This allows players to reclaim areas on their island for further development.

Step 9: Objectives and Scoring

• Flora Objectives: Players can achieve goals based on their ecosystem and animal placements.
• End of Game: The game concludes after a set number of rounds or when objectives are met.

Step 10: Endgame and Scoring

• Final Count:
  1. Calculate points based on achieved objectives.
  2. Compare scores to determine the winner.

Step 11: Solo and Team Variants

• Solo Mode: Adjust rules for a single-player experience.
• Team Play: Implement rules for cooperative gameplay with teams.

Conclusion

"Earth" is a strategic game that blends resource management and ecosystem building. Familiarize yourself with the types of cards, actions, and scoring to enhance your gameplay. By following this guide, you’ll be well-prepared to enjoy a game of "Earth" with friends or solo. Happy gaming!