Herbalism

2017 · BGG

Avg rating

6.52

Bayes rating

5.71

Weight

2.00 (Medium Light)

Players

3-4

Playtime

30 min

Ratings count

636

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Description

Description from the publisher: In the game Herbalism, players take on the role of a group of novice pharmacists, hoping to find the cure to the pandemic that is currently plaguing the country. Players must exchange information with one another in order to gain more insight into the ingredients of the cure; however, only one can earn the title of "God Farmer," so be careful not to share all of your knowledge too easily!

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Card play & hand management Deduction & hidden information Negotiation & trading

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Set collection & pattern building

Game type

Card game Abstract / puzzle game Family / kids game

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Board game

What it’s about

Fantasy & myth History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Buly Games Deep Water Games EmperorS4 Lucrum Games TCG Factory

Designers

Eros Lin Liu Xiao