Nature: a redesign of the award-winning Evolution board game
Created by North Star Games
Nature is a strategy board game that stands on the shoulders of the blockbuster Evolution.
Back at the Big Box pledge level or higher to get Nature and all the modules in June 2025, 9 months before their full retail release.
Estimated pre-order shipping for all items is June 2025.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
A Wildly Successful GenCon + 100 Free Copies of Nature: Climate
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 08:04:26 AM
Hi everyone,
This update is about our unbelievable experience at GenCon, and an outside chance that NorthStar gives away 100 copies of the Nature: Climate module.
This Journey is Just Beginning
Without Kickstarter, Nature wouldn’t exist. Your support didn’t just fund the game—your kindness also helped us weather unexpected tariffs and ship in a wildly unpredictable economy. We couldn’t ask for a better community.
Setting up for GenCon.
But our little company has a big dream...
We want Nature to keep growing for decades, with an ever-expanding “spice rack” of modules you can mix and match like ingredients in a meal. To do that, we need to reach more players beyond Kickstarter. Big shows like GenCon and Essen Spiel are critical—when Nature thrives at these events, it means more modules for everyone.
So, how did GenCon go?
GenCon Was Amazing!
It was our most successful show ever.
There was a huge amount of buzz around Nature. Look at our booth before GenCon started. There were over 1,200 copies of Nature and Nature modules - a literal wall of games.
The Great Wall of Nature.
Look at our booth on the final day of GenCon. Can you spot the difference?
Our hearts were full, but there was an empty void in our booth.
Every morning, crowds rushed to the booth within minutes of opening.
We sold 3 times as many copies of Nature as our next-best release (Quacks, after it won the Spiel des Jahres in 2018).
Like GenCon, we need your help to make Nature one of the most anticipated games at Essen Spiel. This time we'll be giving away 100 free copies of Nature: Climate if Nature makes it to the #1 spot!
It's a long shot, but perhaps this community will surprise us again. Click this link to add your support.
100 Free Copies of Nature: Climate
If Nature makes it to #1 of the BGG Essen Spiel Preview, we will gift 100 of you with a free copy of Nature: Climate as part of our next Kickstarter.
Here's How to Enter:
Hit the thumbs up button for the Nature products on the Essen Spiel preview.
Email Nature (at) North Star Games (dot) com with your BGG username. (Subject: CLIMATE)
Think positive thoughts 3 times a day for the next month.
On the day before the Nature: Climate Kickstarter launches, we’ll email 100 random winners. (Winners pay only shipping.)
Meet Us at Essen Spiel Booth 4D600
Come say hi if you’ll be at Essen! Every day at 1pm, I’ll be running Nature: Climate for 3 players. Anyone who beats me will win a small but worthy prize. Yes—you can gang up on me. In fact, I encourage it! There will be a sign up at the booth.
A sneak peek of the Nature: Climate module being played at GenCon.
Kickstarter is our launchpad, but Discord is our daily home base. Join the NorthStar Discord community to interact directly with me, the NorthStar team, the Nature playtest team, and a welcoming community of game enthusiasts.
Instant rule support from our community of experts
Monthly give-aways of games and t-shirts.
Early access tomodules (Climate is available now)
Direct input on which modules we develop next.
Module combinations suggestions combinations are most fun?
Nature isn't just a game—it's a living ecosystem where your voice shapes where is grows next.
Cheers! Dominic Crapuchettes
Deliver Timelines
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 02:07:31 PM
Hi everyone,
This update has been a tricky one to write. On one hand, I’m thrilled to share the joy of our incredible GenCon launch—a milestone made possible by this amazing community. On the other, I want to be mindful of those still waiting for their games. To honor both feelings, I’ve decided to split this update into two parts.
Delivery Timeline
These timelines are up-to-date estimates on when your games will get delivered. Please keep in mind these are rough estimates.
Kuwait, South Africa, Brazil: Late October
The fulfillment company (VFI) has not yet shipped the games to the fulfillment hubs.
Once shipped, it will take 60+ days to arrive at fulfillment hub.
When the games arrive, it will take the fulfillment hub 5 - 10 days to begin shipping and another week for your games to arrive through the mail service.
Israel, UAE: October
The fulfillment company (VFI) has not yet shipped the games to the fulfillment hub.
Once shipped, it will take 45 days to arrive at the fulfillment hub.
When the games arrive, it will take the fulfillment hub 5 - 10 days to begin shipping and another week for your games to arrive through the mail service.
India: Early October
The fulfillment company (VFI) has not yet shipped the games to the fulfillment hub.
Once shipped, it will take 30 days to arrive at the fulfillment hub.
Then the games arrive, it will take the fulfillment hub 5 - 10 days to begin shipping and another week for your games to arrive through the mail service.
Vietnam, Japan: Late September or Early October
The games have been shipped from VFI and will arrive the the fullfillment hubs in Japan on September 15 and Vietnam on September 20th.
When the games arrive, it will take the fulfillment hub 5 - 10 days to begin shipping and another week for your games to arrive through the mail service.
Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand: September
The games have been shipped from VFI and will arrive at the fullfillment hubs in:
South Korea on Aug 30.
Malaysia on Sep 1.
Singapore on Sep 7.
Indonesia on Sep 10.
Philippines on Sep 10.
Thailand on Sep 14.
Once the games arrive, it will take the fulfillment hub 5 - 10 days to begin shipping and another week for your games to arrive through the mail service.
Europe: September
The games should arrive at Spiral Galaxy on August 27th.
Spiral Galaxy estimates that they can add our project to the queue during the second half of September.
Once shipped, the mail delivery takes 1-2 days to UK and 3-5 days to the EU and the rest of Europe.
Canada: Late August or Early September
The games should arrive in Montreal on August 20th.
The games will get trucked to the fulfillment warehouse.
Shipping is scheduled to take place between Aug 25th - Aug 30th.
Once shipped, delivery takes 7 days to arrive.
Australia, NZ: Late August or Early September
The games are scheduled to arrive at the fulfillment warehouse on Aug 22nd, at which time you should receive an address confirmation email from Let’s Play Games.
Shipping is scheduled to take place between Aug 22nd - Aug 29th.
Once shipped, delivery takes 5 days to Australia and 14 days to New Zealand.
Taiwan: Late August
The games are scheduled to arrive at the fulfillment warehouse on Aug 20th.
Once the games arrive, it will take the fulfillment hub a few days to begin shipping and another 5 - 10 days for your games to arrive.
China, Hong Kong: Fulfillment complete
Your games were sent out Aug 6th, so some of you have already greceived them!
If you have not received you game, please be patient; delivery can take up to 10 days.
US, Mexico: Fulfillment complete
Fulfillment is essentially complete. If you have any issues, please reach out to Jeffrey at North Star Games dot com.
5 of you are missing orders (you know who you are) and we should be able to ship them out by early next week.
Those waiting on a replacement parts should see them within 2 weeks.
Chile, Peru, Mauritius, Colombia, Bolivia, French Guiana, Russia: Fulfillment Complete
Fulfillment is complete. If you have any issues, please reach out to Jeffrey at North Star Games dot com.
Thank you for your patience. Your games are coming!
Cheers, Dominic Crapuchettes
Delivery Update / Watch it Played - How to Play video
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:47:30 AM
Hi everyone,
This Kickstarter update has the current delivery timeline and a fantastic How to Play video from Rodney Smith.
Please keep in mind there delivery times are rough estimates. A lot can happen between now and the delivery of your games. For instance, a recent traffic jam at the Ningbo port delayed all boats by 2-4 days. And a few estimates shortened because the fulfillment hub allocated more time for other projects than was needed.
Australia / NZ: late August / early September
The games are at the port in China ready to be picked up.
The games are scheduled to arrive at the fulfillment hub on August 3rd.
The fulfillment hub estimates 2 weeks to get it in the queue.
Distribution takes 5 days Australia / 14 days New Zealand
Canada: Early September
Boat has departed China and will Arrive in Montreal August 20th.
The games will get trucked to the fulfillment warehouse.
Once the games arrive, it will take 7 days to process and ship out.
Chile, Peru, Mauritius, Colombia, Bolivia, French Guiana, Russia
They should have arrived by now!
China / Hong Kong: late July / early August
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
Orders should start shipping by the end of next week.
Europe: September
The games are at the port in China ready to be picked up.
The games are scheudle to arrive at the fulfillment hub (Spiral Galaxy) on August 27th.
The fulfillment hub estimates 2 weeks to get it in the queue.
Distribution takes 1-2 days UK / 3-5 days EU
India: September
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
30 days to get to the fulfillment hub.
India distribution takes 5-10 days.
Indonesia, Israel, UAE: October
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
45 days to get to the fulfillment hub.
Distribution takes 5 - 10 days
Japan, South Korea: late August / early September
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
14 days to get to the fulfillment hub.
Distribution takes 5 - 10 days
Estimated Delivery: Late August / Early September
Kuwait, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil: October
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
60 days to get to the fulfillment hub, but delays happen often
Distribution takes 5 - 10 days
Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam: late August / early September
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
21 days to get to the fulfillment hub
Distribution takes 5 - 10 days
Philippines, Thailand: September
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
30 days to get to the fulfillment hub
Distribution takes 5 - 10 days
Taiwan: late July - early August
The fulfillment company (VFI) picked up games in Hong Kong last night.
7 days to get to the fulfillment hub
Distribution takes 5 days
US, Mexico: July
Nature Big Box has been shipped. Please reach out through the NorthStar discord community if you haven't receive yours by the end of the weekend. https://discord.gg/YvHwPFYe9f
Almost all Nature Big Box Deluxe has been shipped. There were a few orders with issues that will go out next week.
Nature Retail, Jurassic, and Flight will arrive at the fulfillment hub on Monday and begin shipping next week.
Watch it Played - How to Play
Win a Nature T-Shirt
There is still time to post your answers to the Easter Egg challenge and win a Nature t-shirt. Details are on the previous update.
I'm really enjoying the comments from people who have received their games. Thanks for reaching out. It means the world to me and the rest of the team. Cheers!
Dominic Crapuchettes
Live - Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 09:52:26 AM
Ross recently posted Nature photos on BoardGameGeek.com. Answer the following multiple questions correctly and you'll be entered to win a free Nature t-shirt.
Multiple Choice Questions
Which predator meeple is stacked on the top of the predator meeple pyramid?
Which predator meeple is lurking by the Amazon Rainforest watering hole?
Send your answers to [email protected]. I will do a random drawing on Monday July 28th. There will be three winners.
Dominic Crapuchettes
Reddit AMA, Unboxing Video, & Free Games on Discord!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 02:04:26 PM
Hi everyone,
I want to appologize to everyone still waiting for their games. I'll be sharing a shipping update next week. I know it's frustrating, but hopefully it'll be worth the wait. Your patience means everything to us.
Reddit - Ask Me Anything (AMA)
This Monday, July 14th, starting at 12pm EST and going late into the night, I'll be live on Reddit for an AMA. Ask Me Anything about Nature:
rule clarifications & strategy questions
plans for the future
my artistic design philosophy
good module combinations
why I completely redesigned Evolution
You can also Ask Me Anything about entrepreneurship (raising $1.2m, growing to 30 employees, then slowly going bankrupt), captaining a fishing boat in Alaska (surfing a 25 foot wave, wooden nickels from the Red Dog Saloon), or anything random (for instance whether my kids will play board games with me, or whether I like salty nuts on my breakfast cereal - I do).
I'll share the AMA link on Monday.
Join the Discord Community!
We love Kickstarter, but Discord is where you'll find us, every day, all year round. Connect with the NorthStar Discord community to interact directly with me, the NorthStar team, the Nature playtest team, and a welcoming community of game enthusiasts.
Win Free Games: a random member will win a free game each month
Instance Rule Support: from our community of experts
Early Access: to upcoming Nature modules (Climate is available now)
Direct Input: on which modules we develop next.
Create Challenges: Come up with interesting challenges for the Nature digital campaign
Discuss Module Combination: Which combinations are most fun?
Share Nature Photos: Get a free NorthStar t-shirt if we share your photo
Nature isn't just a game—it's a collaborative ecosystem where your voice shapes what we build next.
Sneak Peek of the Climate module box cover.
Nature Unboxing (Retail & Big Box Deluxe)
Curious to see inside the different versions of Nature? Thankfully, Ricky Royale, the designer of Nature Solo, has filmed one so you can get a look for yourselves!
Community Spotlight
People have been asking how best to utilize the optional storage stickers in Nature Big Box. Community member Seth Hahne went a totally different direction and has painted his inserts to highlight what's inside. They're beautiful!
Have your own photos to share? Tag us on social media @northstargames or #natureboardgame. We'll send you a free NorthStar t-shirt if we repost your photo!
GenCon Nature Events
We're running a host of Nature events at Gen Con - including the first annual National Championship Tournament with a prize pool of $400!
Book your spot for free Learn and Play sessions of Nature and the modules.
Thank You for your Support
I'll be back with more news and updates next week. Until then, have a wonderful weekend.
-Dominic and the NorthStar team.
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