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:
Two Days Left! Nature Solo + Updated Components!
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 10:23:05 AM
We're getting towards the last two days of the campaign, so we're packing in the updates! If you are joining us, welcome to Nature! Please take a look at our previous updates to uncover the journey so far.
Today, I'm sharing some improvements to the Nature Big Box Deluxe components (thanks for the feedback), talking to Richard Wilkins, the Nature Solo designer, and letting you know that the Multiplayer Happy Hour is now twice daily!
I've included more info below, and if you have any questions, please be sure to ask in the comments.
Deluxe Component Updates
Thank you for all your feedback during the Kickstarter campaign. Due to a landslide result, we quickly changed the Predator Meeple design from all red to using various colors. We hope you enjoy the change!
We have also updated the Poison and Comet tokens, bringing them to life in more vibrant colors. The wooden deluxe tokens are double-screen printed in two colors, combining a dab of realism with a colorful variety.
Nature Solo
Nature Solo is included with all physical pledge levels. In today's update, we're joined by the Nature Solo designer to tell you more about it.
"Hi everyone! I’m Richard Wilkins, or 'Ricky Royal,' the Nature Solo designer and a YouTuber who likes to share playthroughs of some of my favorite games.
The main characteristics of Dominic’s game that became the elements I wanted to capture in my solo design were the ability of your opponent to surprise you, turn the tables on you, and react to how you were playing. For me, Nature plays very differently at 2-player than at higher player counts, and this very tight dual between two wily opponents was the mode I chose to replicate for the soloist.
Solo Cards - Work in Progress
Your solo opponent “Rani” adapts her behavior based on the modules in play and has a system that can be adapted to play with all sorts of expanding rules that are introduced by new modules, such as Flight (being able to migrate to a faraway place), Tundra (where food is scarce) and Jurassic (where beasts grow twice as large).
Each of her species will have its priorities for how it grows and the traits it prefers. These priorities also mean that each species behaves differently alone and alongside others. For example, a species might be more inclined to become a scavenger if a hunter is around or grow big if Rani only has foragers and is feeding a high population.
Solo Cards - Work in Progress
Rani’s design allows for emergent behavior as she adapts to new environments, and I introduce new automated species for her to use with each new module. When you play Nature Solo, you will never be sure which of her priority-driven species Rani will bring to the table and in what combination. Much like playing a human player, Rani always presents you with an unexpected opponent to try to analyze and outwit."
To participate, be sure to update Nature to the newest online version. Play daily to be entered into our prize draw!
Open the Nature Digital app and click "Find a Match" during the Multiplayer Happy Hour to be automatically matched with other players online. Keep your eyes open for the North Star Games (NSG) team.
Daily Game at 2 - 3 pm and 8 - 9 pm EST: 22nd Tues: Nature + Jurassic 23rd Wed: Nature + Flight
It's been an incredible campaign so far, and as we enter the last two days, we're continuously grateful for all your support. We hope you've enjoyed playing Nature Digital with us online, trying out the app, voting, or lurking in these updates. If there's anything in particular you enjoyed, please don't hesitate to let us know.
In the next update, I'll update you all on the campaign's next steps. Until then, see you in the comments!
Ross, Dominic, and the NorthStar team.
Promo Art Revealed + Ask Dom Anything
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 09:11:26 AM
Hi folks! A lot of you joined over the weekend, so welcome to Nature! If you have any questions please don't hestitate in asking them in the comments. It's been an amazing campaign so far, with a wonderful amount of feedback and comments along the way.
In this update we'll be revealing more promo artwork and more!
Ask Dom Anything on Reddit (AMA)
For the next few hours, Nature designer (and NorthStar founder) Dominic is live on Reddit hosting an AMA where you can ask him any questions you might have about Nature, game design and more!
Included with every pledge, the Alternative Art pack provides you with unique alternatives from the Predatory trait card included with Nature. Simply add these to the stack and take your pick whenever selecting this trait.
During the campaign we've been working with even more illustrators and can reveal new art for the first time. Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments!
Alternative Art Trait Pack - Included with all pledges
Module Promo Packs
Backers will receive a promo pack for each module in their pledge. We are creating 5 promo packs, one for each module. These feature an additional species trait pack, or an event card pack (Natural Disasters). During this campaign we've been asking you to vote on the artwork and can start to reveal the results!
Vote 1: Jurassic Promo Result
Vincent Dutrait returns to create the Spiked Osteoderm. Check out the original sketch and the fierce final artwork! Watch out!
Jurassic Module KS Update - Thanks to everyone who took part, with the defensive stance winning voters over to this concept.
Jurassic Promo Pack - Free with pledges that include the Jurassic module.
Vote 2: Amazon Rainforest Promo Results
Vincent Dutrait also kindly returned to create the Frugivorous trait. Check out the original sketch and the final artwork!
Amazon Rainforest KS Update - Thanks to everyone who voted, with many comments mentioning the perspective of option 3 convincing you to select it.
Amazon Rainforest Promo Pack - Free with pledges that include the Amazon Rainforest module.
Multiplayer Happy Hour Schedule
The Multiplayer Happy Hour continues! To participate be sure to update Nature to the newest version online. Play daily to be entered into our prize draw!
Open the Nature Digital app and click "Find a Match" during the Multiplayer Happy Hour to be automatically matched with other players online. Keep your eyes open for the North Star Games (NSG) team.
Daily Game at 2-3 pm EST: 21st Mon: Nature 22nd Tues: Nature + Jurassic 23rd Wed: Nature + Flight
In the next update we'll be talking more about Nature Solo, revealing component updates for the Deluxe Edition and getting ready for the last few days of the campaign!
Ross, Dominic and the NorthStar team.
Two Votes! Arctic Tundra Promo Art & Deluxe Edition Predator Meeple Colors
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 09:44:38 AM
There is less than a week left in the campaign! We're continually grateful to everyone in the comments for their feedback, comments, and support. As we shift into the last week, it will likely get a bit busy around here, but as always, we'll be reading and replying to all your comments.
In this update, we're hosting a vote for the Arctic Tundra promo art. Plus, we've also got an extra vote for the Deluxe Edition Predator Meeple Colors.
Multiplayer Happy Hour
Have you been able to join us for Multiplayer Happy Hour? It's a daily event with prizes to be won! To enter, simply play a Multiplayer game!
Congratulations to Nature players "NagartHun" and "QuackAttack," our Wednesday and Thursday Happy Hour winners. The team will contact the winners and share them via updates.
The Arctic Tundra Module
Each module changes the game to create a different feeling at the table. The Arctic Tundra module changes the game's location, placing your species in a harsh frozen landscape at the edge of the livable world.
When Arctic Tundra is in play, a few different rules come into effect. First, a die is rolled each round, representing the cold, and your species must adapt to survive it. Secondly, there will only be a maximum of 1-4 food in the Watering Hole. The lush plenty of the Rainforest this is not. Thirdly, you can only discard cards from the Arctic Tundra deck to add food, a maximum value of 1.
Thankfully, traits like Hibernation, Fat Tissue, and Migratory Grazing keep you safe from this harsh environment. Striking a balance between the Arctic Tundra traits and Nature deck can be vital to maximizing your survival potential.
Arctic Tundra Module Artwork
Vote 5: Arctic Tundra Promo Pack
Every module in your pledge includes its own promo pack, and we want your help deciding their final card design. The last vote for the campaign is Arctic Tundra, so be sure to have your say!
Danea Fidler is back to illustrate the "White Fur" promo card. Vote on your favorite sketch in the comments below!
Arctic Tundra - Work in Progress Art
Sounds Cozy! What's so good about white fur?
The answer might seem simple. A species with white fur can blend into the landscape, a helpful survival technique in an environment where little grows and the menu for your next meal can be severely limited. It can be the difference between successfully hiding from predators or being able to sneak up on prey.
However, the reasons for white fur run a little deeper. White fur lacks melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color, which leaves more room for air in the hair shaft. The hollow hairs are more effective in trapping an animal's body heat, similar to how a down jacket keeps humans warm. White fur can also scatter visible light, providing thermal insulation in the far infrared range - not so simple after all!
Vote "Arctic Tundra" in the Comments
Comment "Arctic Tundra 1, 2, or 3," and tell us why you picked your favorite! Votes will close on October 21st.
Vote: Deluxe Predator Meeple Colors
The Nature Predator Meeple Pack contains wooden double screen-printed meeples. They are an upgrade designed to improve the visibility of predator species at the game table.
The meeples are currently red to indicate a predator at the table. However, throughout the campaign, backers have indicated they'd prefer them in various colors that balance realism while ensuring more variety.
Note: The Snow Leopard first player marker is included in all copies of Nature and larger than the Deluxe Edition Predator Meeples to avoid confusion.
Vote "Meeples" in the Comments
Please vote "Meeples 1 or 2" in the comments to indicate your preference. Votes will close on October 21st.
See you in the comments!
Let us know your favorites in the comments below. If you have two votes, be sure to write "Arctic Tundra 1, 2, or 3" and "Meeples 1 or 2" to ensure we can count your vote appropriately.
Next week, we'll examine Nature Solo more closely and reveal brand-new artwork from our Promo Packs!
Have a great weekend. We'll be back with another update on Monday.
Dominic, Ross, and the NorthStar team.
Announcing the Nature Multiplayer Happy Hour! Play Nature, Win Prizes!
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 09:27:48 AM
Play Nature. Win Prizes!
Thank you so much for your support. Nature is our fastest game to reach $500k in funding. To celebrate, we wanted to do something special.
Scott and the Nature digital team have been working hard behind the scenes to bring a new feature to life - Online Multiplayer Matchmaking.
Nature Multiplayer Happy Hour
Play the Nature Digital beta online during 'Happy Hour' to be automatically entered into a prize draw, with daily winners and a grand prize!
The Nature Digital App is free to download and includes game tutorials, AI for offline play, private multiplayer, and three game modules (Arctic Tundra, Jurassic, and Flight) to enjoy.
Play Nature Digital online for a chance to win daily prizes. You will gain more entries to a grand prize draw each day you play. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via their in-game email address to select their prize.
Some of the prizes to be won!
Choose a Digital Art Print from Nature or Modules
We posted nine art pieces on the Oceans campaign, and each sold for between $500 and $3,000. We kept some of the art to give away later as prizes. This is your chance to win an original Catherine Hamilton watercolor!
16th - 22nd October Daily Prize Winners will get to choose one of the following:
An original sketch or artwork from Evolution and Oceans
Out-of-print games, including a Special Edition Art Box of Evolution.
A Digital Print of Nature Art of your choice
Plus! Play Nature online with Nature designer Dominic
23rd October The Grand Prize Winner will get to choose two of the following:
A limited edition Nature prototype signed by designer Dominic
An original sketch or artwork from Evolution and Oceans
Out-of-print games, including a Special Edition Art Box of Evolution.
A Digital Print of Nature Art of your choice
Plus! Play Nature online with Nature designer Dominic
See You There!
We hope you'll have fun joining us for the Multiplayer Matchmaking Hour. If you can't join us during these times, you can host private games with friends or find other players via this form.
Any questions let us know in the comments below!
Ross and the NorthStar Team
Updated Poll: Which Future Nature Modules Excite You Most?
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 06:49:45 PM
Hello everyone, it’s Dominic again - designer of Nature and founder of NorthStar.
Half a Million! WOOOOOOOOT!!!
Thank you for your support! I am extreamly grateful for everyone's enthusiasm and especially for the trust you are putting into my vision. It means a lot to me and the entire NorthStar team.
Vision for the Future I'd like to hear from you about the next batch of modules I should be working on. I have put together a new poll on BoardGameGeek which incorporates many of the ideas you have suggested. Let me know which ideas are the most exciting to you!
The Climate module and the Disease & Immunity module are the first two modules we plan to release. Many of you have played Evolution: Climate, so I added a couple of questions about the Climate module.
Cheers, Dominic Crapuchettes
This is just the beginning!! :-)
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