It has been a good week for new arrivals here at Hachette Boardgames UK! Hot on the heels of our last announcement, we are thrilled to reveal our second new release of the week: Symbiosis, brought to you by Subverti.
If you are looking for a fast, clever filler game that gets everyone at the table interacting, you are going to want to dip your toes into this one.
A Sustainably Produced Ecosystem
In Symbiosis, you and your aquatic counterparts are competing to create the most prosperous pond in the region. Beautifully illustrated by Baptiste Perez and proudly featuring sustainable production, the game looks just as good on the table as it feels to play.
But in the natural world, everything is connected—and in this game, your success depends directly on your neighbours!
The Twist: Adjacency Scoring
Symbiosis is a fast-paced, 15-minute strategic card game of delicate balance and semi-cooperation. Every turn, you must strategically place your cards to maximize your overall score. The twist? Placement is everything:
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On the Left: You score based on the cards of your left neighbour.
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On the Right: You score based on the cards of your right neighbour.
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In the Centre: You score depending on your own cards.
This unique scoring system means you are constantly piggybacking off your opponents' success. You need your neighbours to build a thriving ecosystem so your shared sides score high, but you still need to carefully outmanoeuvre them in the centre to claim the ultimate victory!
Game Details
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Publisher: Subverti
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Designers: Jérémy Partinico & Christelle Partinico
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Illustrations: Baptiste Perez
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Players: 2-4
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Playtime: 15 minutes
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Age: 8+