We all know that one person who has a green thumb – the propensity to grow and sustain flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees, and basically any plant life possible. Then there are those of us who can’t keep succulents alive… Photosynthesis is a board game which lets players live out their arborist fantasies. Published by @BlueOrangeGames, 2-4 players strategically plant and grow trees to maximize light points while keeping their opponents in the shadows.
After going out on a limb, players may experience the following:
- An urge to water your fake plants
- Wanting to name that dead oak tree in your local park
- The desire to sunbathe in the sunniest locations
- Jealousy of your neighbor’s superior porch plants
Need more? Check out the definitive list of food, drink, and music to feature while playing Photosynthesis.
Food:
- MiracleGro
- Nice, cold, naturally-filtered, spring water
- Vitamin D supplements
- RoundUp (sprayed a safe distance around the plate)
- Compost and Dirt
Specialty Cocktail:
- 2 oz of Woodford Reserve bourbon
- .5 oz of fresh squeezed lemon juice
- .5 oz of fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz of hot Maple syrup
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel or orange wheel depending on what type of orchard you decided on.
Music:
RDG’s Photosynthesis Playlist will provide you all of the audio you need to provide your friends with a fully immersive plant themed atmosphere to play Photosynthesis in!
Feel like you need more before your next game?
Movies and TV to Watch
Other Games to Play
- Plants vs Zombies if you want to save the world while promoting green life. Check out this organization as well: Greenpeace
- Harvest Moon to promote your dreams of becoming a lonely farmer
- Stardew Valley if you want to play Harvest Moon, but with friends, virtually…
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