Photosynthesis

Description

If you have ever wanted to experience the life of a tree then boy do Blue Orange Games have a game for you! Technically, Photosynthesis is an abstract game, but if is one of a growing number of abstract games that look absolutely amazing – see Azul and it’s sequel Stained Glass of Sintra. In Photosynthesis you and 2-3 other players choose a colour of tree and set them up on your player board. Trees come in three levels; one, two, and four just kidding it’s three. You can’t just chuck a massive level three tree out on the board straight away though. No, you have to grow to that height from a seedling. To help you out you start the game with two level one trees on the board so you can gather the currency in the game – light. Light is what you spend to take all the actions in the game so you’ll want to start gathering it as soon as possible. Which is the exact reason you will want the tallest trees possible, but of course to get them you will need to spe