Carl von Linné
Educational · Exploration

Carl von Linné

Carl von Linné is a strategic board game set in the early 18th century, where players take on the roles of natural historians inspired by the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contemporaries. Through exploring distant regions, collecting and researching specimens, cultivating botanical gardens, corresponding with scientific institutions, and publishing influential books, players gradually build knowledge and reputation. By carefully managing actions through a unique lens system and balancing fieldwork with scholarly study, players compete to contribute most to the emerging system of taxonomy and leave a lasting mark on the history of natural science.

1–4 players120 minages 12heavy difficulty
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What is Carl von Linné

Carl von Linné is a strategic board game set in the early 18th century, where players take on the roles of natural historians inspired by the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contemporaries. Through exploring distant regions, collecting and researching specimens, cultivating botanical gardens, corresponding with scientific institutions, and publishing influential books, players gradually build knowledge and reputation. By carefully managing actions through a unique lens system and balancing fieldwork with scholarly study, players compete to contribute most to the emerging system of taxonomy and leave a lasting mark on the history of natural science.

—description from the publisher

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Game details

Players
1–4
Age
+12
Duration
120 min
Difficulty
Heavy
Type
Board game
Year
2026
Mechanics
Action Points · Action Retrieval · Area Movement
Categories
Educational · Exploration · Nautical
Designer
Michal Peichl
Publisher
Pink Troubadour · DSV Games · MINDOK · Vagabund
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How many players is Carl von Linné for?

Carl von Linné plays with 1–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 120 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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