Photosynthesis
Grow a forest where the rotating sun turns tree shadows into weapons in this stunningly beautiful area control game.
Who it's for
Players attracted by beautiful presentation who can appreciate the surprisingly competitive spatial strategy underneath.
Not for you if…
You expect a relaxing nature game and will be frustrated by the aggressive shadow-blocking reality.
Vibe's take
serene aesthetics hiding cutthroat play, rotating sun dynamics, tree lifecycle rhythm, spatial blocking
About this game
Grow trees from seeds to towering giants in a forest where sunlight is the currency and shadows are weapons. The sun rotates around the board, changing which trees collect light and which cast shade on their neighbors. Taller trees block shorter ones, turning the serene forest theme into a surprisingly cutthroat area control battle. The lifecycle of planting, growing, and harvesting trees for points creates a natural strategic rhythm that mirrors real ecology.
Get it
from €25
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #802
26k ratings
Published
2017
Designed by
Hjalmar Hach
Published by
Dino Toys s. r. o., Blue Orange (EU), Feelindigo, Gém Klub Kft., Broadway Toys LTD, Happy Baobab, Blue Orange Games, TWOPLUS Games, Portal Games, Fantasmagoria, 2 Pionki, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, FoxMind Israel, Mandala Jogos, Lautapelit.fi, Siam Board Games, asmodee
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