Layer botanical cards to create scoring patterns in this gorgeous card game where covering resources unlocks points.
Vibe's take
layering puzzle satisfaction, botanical beauty, trade-off decisions, quick portable play
Who it's for
Players who love beautiful card games with spatial puzzles and want something portable yet genuinely strategic.
Not for you if…
You need deep strategic complexity or prefer games with more player interaction.
Layer illustrated cards depicting forest species on top of each other, covering corners to create patterns that score points. Codex Naturalis is a satisfying spatial puzzle where every placement involves trade-offs: covering a resource loses access to it but may complete a scoring pattern. The manuscript theme is charming, with gorgeous botanical illustrations that make your tableau genuinely beautiful. Quick to teach, portable, and surprisingly strategic for its simplicity.
Players
Duration
20–30 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.8 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #905
6.3k ratings
Published
2021
Designed by
Thomas Dupont
Published by
MINDOK, Yayoi The Dreamer, Pandasaurus Games, Bombyx, Maldito Games, HUCH!, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Mostafil Games, Cranio Creations, Dexker Games, MTS Games
Sounds like your kind of game?
Layer botanical cards to create scoring patterns in this gorgeous card game where covering resources unlocks points.
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