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Photosynthesis Strategy Board Game

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Amazon has Photosynthesis Strategy Board Game for $20.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

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About this game:
  • Environmental board games referring to the life cycle of trees, for science and biology enthusiasts
  • 2 to 4 players
  • Recommended for ages 8 & Up
  • Uses recycled materials

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    • This game has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 2,900 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has Photosynthesis Strategy Board Game for $20.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

Thanks to community member YadGadge for finding this deal.

About this game:
  • Environmental board games referring to the life cycle of trees, for science and biology enthusiasts
  • 2 to 4 players
  • Recommended for ages 8 & Up
  • Uses recycled materials

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $19 lower (48% savings) than the list price.
    • This price is also $2.50 lower than a popular previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • This game has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 2,900 Amazon customer reviews.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this game by our members.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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EvanL7583
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This is a great price. But I would encourage anyone to look up play throughs/reviews. This game is very pretty by my wife and I found it to be very unrewarding . If you like abstract games like chess, this might be for you, but compared to many other board games this is just a looker and leads to more frustration than fun.

Just one opinion. If you love the game, please disagree and tell me why.
EvanL7583
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It's really thinky, but not in a satisfying way. It's very abstract strategy that is in the end not very fun to me.
ronsong
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love this game. However, Photosynthesis is not a party game, this is a very strategic game (abstract with a theme, but euro strategy like). every time when we play it, people keep silent, and spend more time thinking. if you want a more relaxed abstract game go get Azul or Santorini

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Apr 02, 2022 03:58 PM
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NorbRevApr 02, 2022 03:58 PM
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Fantastic game. Well worth it at this price.
Apr 02, 2022 05:13 PM
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madrascaldavidApr 02, 2022 05:13 PM
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7.1 on BGG, 30-60 min play time, 2-4 players but best with 3 players.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardga...osynthesis
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Apr 02, 2022 05:52 PM
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EvanL7583Apr 02, 2022 05:52 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank EvanL7583

This is a great price. But I would encourage anyone to look up play throughs/reviews. This game is very pretty by my wife and I found it to be very unrewarding . If you like abstract games like chess, this might be for you, but compared to many other board games this is just a looker and leads to more frustration than fun.

Just one opinion. If you love the game, please disagree and tell me why.
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Apr 02, 2022 06:16 PM
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DannyD2637Apr 02, 2022 06:16 PM
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It's a very visually pleasing game but there's definitely a steep learning curve.
Apr 02, 2022 07:07 PM
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ejim941099Apr 02, 2022 07:07 PM
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Quote from EvanL7583 :
This is a great price. But I would encourage anyone to look up play throughs/reviews. This game is very pretty by my wife and I found it to be very unrewarding . If you like abstract games like chess, this might be for you, but compared to many other board games this is just a looker and leads to more frustration than fun.

Just one opinion. If you love the game, please disagree and tell me why.
You want us to reply why we disagree yet you have not actually told us why you dislike it.
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Apr 02, 2022 07:29 PM
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robertjs3Apr 02, 2022 07:29 PM
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Quote from EvanL7583 :
This is a great price. But I would encourage anyone to look up play throughs/reviews. This game is very pretty by my wife and I found it to be very unrewarding . If you like abstract games like chess, this might be for you, but compared to many other board games this is just a looker and leads to more frustration than fun.

Just one opinion. If you love the game, please disagree and tell me why.
I hate it now that you said that
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Apr 02, 2022 07:47 PM
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EvanL7583Apr 02, 2022 07:47 PM
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Quote from ejim941099 :
You want us to reply why we disagree yet you have not actually told us why you dislike it.
It's really thinky, but not in a satisfying way. It's very abstract strategy that is in the end not very fun to me.

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Apr 02, 2022 08:12 PM
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n2liquidApr 02, 2022 08:12 PM
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This game is almost as fun as watching the grass grow.
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Apr 02, 2022 08:23 PM
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ronsongApr 02, 2022 08:23 PM
95 Posts
love this game. However, Photosynthesis is not a party game, this is a very strategic game (abstract with a theme, but euro strategy like). every time when we play it, people keep silent, and spend more time thinking. if you want a more relaxed abstract game go get Azul or Santorini
Apr 02, 2022 09:26 PM
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StrongHose446Apr 02, 2022 09:26 PM
63 Posts
The game concept is neat. You toss out a seed and if the sun shines on it it grows. Each time the sun hits it it grows. But the sun rotates around the board and your friends are bastards and they will steal up all the light.

Fun game but like mentioned, check a YouTube play to see if it looks like a game. I've owned it almost since it came out but we've only played it a few times. We like it but other games are usually picked before photosynthesis
Apr 02, 2022 10:13 PM
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madrascaldavidApr 02, 2022 10:13 PM
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Quote from StrongHose446 :
The game concept is neat. You toss out a seed and if the sun shines on it it grows. Each time the sun hits it it grows. But the sun rotates around the board and your friends are bastards and they will steal up all the light.

Fun game but like mentioned, check a YouTube play to see if it looks like a game. I've owned it almost since it came out but we've only played it a few times. We like it but other games are usually picked before photosynthesis
I canceled my order based on this review. I imagined exactly that, play it 2 or 3 times then never again. I've got 25-30 games, including quite a few I've yet to open, so this would likely be repeatedly passed up.
Apr 02, 2022 10:14 PM
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ThriftyBird290Apr 02, 2022 10:14 PM
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Good price. For hardcorish strategy players it's a good game. Played with different groups and couldn't get anyone to really love it. Nothing to do when it's not your turn. It's very pretty and can be fun in fast thinking groups!
Apr 02, 2022 10:32 PM
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MatthewM5754Apr 02, 2022 10:32 PM
10 Posts
This is a decent filler game - unique mechanics, but not something that really grabbed me. It's pretty and looks great on the shelf though.
Apr 02, 2022 11:42 PM
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BrokeNJerseyApr 02, 2022 11:42 PM
128 Posts
Really like this game. I don't find it overly abstract. It makes sense thematically. You plant seeds and try to avoid having your trees blocked out from the sun's rays by your opponents. Nice looking game and is fairly unique.

True, it's not a casual game like Catan. And it's not a party game. But it's not a brain burner either. As for what to do on other people's turns, I'm normally thinking about the best possible placement for my next move.

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Apr 03, 2022 12:23 AM
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thelonemoonApr 03, 2022 12:23 AM
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I hated this game.

Not for noncompetitive players or people who likes friendly or co-op games. This game involved planting tall trees that other people will cast shade on your little plant. Can sometimes feel like everyone gang up the areas near you and you just sit there waiting for the game to end because there's no comeback after that

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