Botany: A Victorian Expedition

"Botany" invites players to immerse themselves in the romantic and competitive world of Victorian-era flower hunting, offering a unique blend of adventure, strategy, and horticultural exploration. Presented by Boarding School Games, this board game casts you as an aspiring Royal Botanist, tasked with traversing the globe to collect rare and valuable plant specimens to earn fortune and fame.

Each player adopts a character with distinct abilities, influencing their approach to the game. Will you embark on far-reaching expeditions to discover exotic blooms, or focus on rapid acquisitions to quickly enhance your reputation and estate? The journey begins with a set of randomized goals, guiding players toward their path to victory. With limited resources at the outset, strategic planning is essential to secure the necessary crew members and items to aid in your expeditions, ensuring both survival and success in the field.

"Botany" features streamlined gameplay to keep all players actively engaged, minimizing downtime and maximizing the exploration and building aspects of the game. Points are accumulated through the cultivation of your garden, the acquisition of live specimens from across the world, and the preservation of flowers in your botanical press. Each game unfolds differently, shaped by the players' chosen paths, the specimens sought, and the unique narrative events encountered, ensuring a fresh and captivating experience each time.

- Victorian-era themed strategy game centered around flower hunting
- Each player's character offers unique gameplay strategies
- Strategic planning required for global exploration and specimen collection
- Streamlined turns for engaging and efficient gameplay
- Suitable for 1-5 players, ages 8+, with a 45-90 minute playtime
- Available at Boarding School Games