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Chaotic iak: h3 heading to h4 (also to try to make it work on BGA site directly)

2025-07-21T15:40:19Z

h3 heading to h4 (also to try to make it work on BGA site directly)

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	* • The Pangolin token can be taken by any player just like a card. The Pangolin token acts like a card with a multicolored flower; additionally, they will be the starting player for the next round.		* • The Pangolin token can be taken by any player just like a card. The Pangolin token acts like a card with a multicolored flower; additionally, they will be the starting player for the next round.

	=== Placing flowers ===		==== Placing flowers ====

	* • You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.		* • You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.
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	As described in the overview, your rainforest is divided into areas. It is legal to place flowers of any combination of colors in an area, but ultimately you want an area to have flowers of the same color if you want to score positive points from it.		As described in the overview, your rainforest is divided into areas. It is legal to place flowers of any combination of colors in an area, but ultimately you want an area to have flowers of the same color if you want to score positive points from it.

	=== Growing trees ===		==== Growing trees ====
	After you finish placing flowers, you check for tree growth. A flower placed on top of another flower becomes a tree.		After you finish placing flowers, you check for tree growth. A flower placed on top of another flower becomes a tree.

Chaotic iak: some formatting changes to try to get it work on BGA help view without having to look at wiki

2025-07-21T15:39:16Z

some formatting changes to try to get it work on BGA help view without having to look at wiki

Chaotic iak: (#Overview) typo, also rephrasing fertilize

2025-07-09T04:33:53Z

(#Overview) typo, also rephrasing fertilize

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	You will grow flowers and trees, and attract animals into your rainforest. Your primary goal is to have "complete areas": areas where every square has a flower, and all the flowers are of the same color. Complete areas are worth ''positive'' amount of its area score. Be careful, if you start an area but you do not complete it ("unfinished area"), or if you have flowers of different colors in an area ("mixed area"), those areas are worth ''negative'' amount of its area score.		You will grow flowers and trees, and attract animals into your rainforest. Your primary goal is to have "complete areas": areas where every square has a flower, and all the flowers are of the same color. Complete areas are worth ''positive'' amount of its area score. Be careful, if you start an area but you do not complete it ("unfinished area"), or if you have flowers of different colors in an area ("mixed area"), those areas are worth ''negative'' amount of its area score.

	By placing a flower on top of another flower of the same color, you can build trees, which are worth a flat amount of points by themselves. A complete area with all trees on the square becomes a "perfect habitat": he last tree placed becomes an animal, which is worth the area's animal score, and ~~an animal also ''fertilizes'' adjacent squares by growing~~ flowers on ~~them~~.		By placing a flower on top of another flower of the same color, you can build trees, which are worth a flat amount of points by themselves. A complete area with all trees on the square becomes a "perfect habitat": the last tree placed becomes an animal, which is worth the area's animal score, and you get to put flowers on squares adjacent to the animal.

	Ecosystem cards additionally provide alternative ways to score points. If you play with them, look to make use of them.		Ecosystem cards additionally provide alternative ways to score points. If you play with them, look to make use of them.

Chaotic iak: em dash

2025-07-09T04:32:52Z

em dash

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	After you finish placing flowers, you check for tree growth. A flower placed on top of another flower becomes a tree.		After you finish placing flowers, you check for tree growth. A flower placed on top of another flower becomes a tree.

	If at the end of your turn, an area is a "perfect habitat" -- meaning it has flowers all of the same color, and all of them have trees -- then you may attract an animal.		If at the end of your turn, an area is a "perfect habitat" — meaning it has flowers all of the same color, and all of them have trees — then you may attract an animal.

	* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.		* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.

Chaotic iak: Rephrasing setup (split some into a new details section at the end), table of flower cards

2025-07-09T04:30:52Z

Rephrasing setup (split some into a new details section at the end), table of flower cards

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	== Setup ==		== Setup ==
	Your rainforest is ~~built of four 3x3 boards arranged randomly~~. ~~All~~ players ~~have~~ the exact same layout.		Your rainforest is a 6x6 grid. There are many possible layouts, but all players use the exact same layout.

	* In the "~~First game~~" ~~option~~, the ~~layout matches~~ the ~~suggested first~~ game ~~setup~~.		In the "Advanced" and "Scenario" setting, there are also 5 ecosystem cards, which give additional ways to score. The ecosystem cards are public and all players play with the same ecosystem cards.
	* In the ~~"Scenario" option,~~ the ~~layout matches~~ the ~~chosen scenario~~ (~~rulebook p.9~~).
	* In all other options, the layout is randomized.		The supply consists of 3 animals in each of the 5 colors. In a 2p game, there are only 2 animals per color.

			One player is randomly assigned the starting player. They have the Pangolin token.

			See [[#Options and details]] for more information about the game options and how they affect setup.

			== Overview ==
			Your rainforest is a 6x6 grid, divided into areas of 2-5 squares. Each area shows two point values: area score (smaller one) and animal score (larger one). Some squares are lakes; they are not part of any area and they are treated as if nonexistent on your board.

	~~In the "Advanced"~~ and "~~Scenario~~" ~~options~~, ~~there~~ are ~~additionally 5 ecosystem cards~~. In "~~Advanced~~", ~~the cards are chosen at random. In~~ "~~Scenario~~", ~~the cards match the chosen scenario~~.		You will grow flowers and trees, and attract animals into your rainforest. Your primary goal is to have "complete areas": areas where every square has a flower, and all the flowers are of the same color. Complete areas are worth ''positive'' amount of its area score. Be careful, if you start an area but you do not complete it ("unfinished area"), or if you have flowers of different colors in an area ("mixed area"), those areas are worth ''negative'' amount of its area score.

	~~There~~ are ~~additionally 3 animals in each~~ of the ~~5 colors. In~~ a ~~2-player game~~, ~~there are only 2 animals per color~~.		By placing a flower on top of another flower of the same color, you can build trees, which are worth a flat amount of points by themselves. A complete area with all trees on the square becomes a "perfect habitat": he last tree placed becomes an animal, which is worth the area's animal score, and an animal also ''fertilizes'' adjacent squares by growing flowers on them.

	~~One player is randomly assigned the starting player~~. ~~They have the Pangolin token~~.		Ecosystem cards additionally provide alternative ways to score points. If you play with them, look to make use of them.

	== Each round ==		== Each round ==
	Each round, there are 3/5/7 cards available in a 2/3/4-player game. ~~(Solo game is different.)~~ Each player will take two turns each round.		Each round, there are 3/5/7 cards available in a 2/3/4-player game. Each player will take two turns each round. (Solo game is different, see [[#Solo game]].)

	On your turn, choose an available card and place all the flowers corresponding to the card, explained below.		On your turn, choose an available card and place all the flowers corresponding to the card, explained below.
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	If it is impossible to place flowers as stated, it is illegal to choose that card. In case it is impossible to choose any card at all, choose and discard any card without placing any flowers.		If it is impossible to place flowers as stated, it is illegal to choose that card. In case it is impossible to choose any card at all, choose and discard any card without placing any flowers.

	~~Your~~ rainforest is divided into areas ~~of various sizes~~. It is legal to place flowers of any ~~color inside~~ an area, but ultimately you want ~~areas with~~ flowers ~~all~~ of the same color~~, and~~ you want to ~~make sure any area you start growing will be finished~~.		As described in the overview, your rainforest is divided into areas. It is legal to place flowers of any combination of colors in an area, but ultimately you want an area to have flowers of the same color if you want to score positive points from it.

	=== Growing trees ===		=== Growing trees ===
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	* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.		* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.
	* Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees.		* Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees. You do not have to place a flower, you decide for each square whether you want to place a flower and of what color.
	* You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn. ~~Also~~ the ~~number~~ of ~~each color of animal~~ is limited to the ~~supply. Normally~~ 3 ~~of each~~ color ~~animal, and only~~ 2 ~~of each~~ color if a ~~2 player~~ game.		* You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn.
			* Note that the supply of animals is limited. As mentioned in the setup, there are 3 animals per color (2 animals per color in a 2p game).

	== End of game ==		== End of game ==
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	* Every "unfinished area" (has empty space) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.		* Every "unfinished area" (has empty space) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.
	* Every "mixed area" (has flowers of multiple colors) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.		* Every "mixed area" (has flowers of multiple colors) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.
			* Areas that are completely empty are worth nothing, neither positive nor negative.
	* Every animal is worth the area's animal points.		* Every animal is worth the area's animal points.
	* Every tree is worth +2 points.		* Every tree is worth +2 points.

	If playing with ecosystem cards, every ecosystem card also awards points.		If playing with ecosystem cards, every ecosystem card also awards points. See the rules for the ecosystem card.

	The player with the most points wins.		The player with the most points wins.
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	The game lasts for 18 rounds. Each round you only take 1 turn: reveal 3 cards, choose 1 to play, and discard the other 2.		The game lasts for 18 rounds. Each round you only take 1 turn: reveal 3 cards, choose 1 to play, and discard the other 2.

			== Details and options ==
			Your rainforest is made of four 3x3 boards. Each board is double-sided, and they can be rotated in one of four orientations.

			* In the "First game" option, the layout matches the suggested first game setup. Note that this layout has no 5-square areas.
			* In the "Scenario" option, the layout matches the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).
			* In the other options ("Base" and "Advanced"), the layout is randomized.

			There are 24 ecosystem cards. If you use ecosystem cards, 5 are in play. They are fixed throughout the game and everyone will use the same cards.

			* In the "Scenario" option, the ecosystem cards match the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).
			* In the "Advanced" option, the ecosystem cards are chosen at random.
			* In the other options ("First game" and "Base"), the ecosystem cards are not used.

			There are 70 flower cards. Used cards are discarded from play and are not used again. The breakdown of flower cards is as follows:

			{\| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center;"
			! Card type !! Possible variants !! Copies of each variant !! Total cards
			\|-
			\| 1 multicolored flower \|\| 1 \|\| 5 \|\| 5
			\|-
			\| 2 flowers of the same color \|\| 5 \|\| 3 \|\| 15
			\|-
			\| 2 flowers of different colors \|\| 10 \|\| 3 \|\| 30
			\|-
			\| 3 flowers of different colors \|\| 10 \|\| 2 \|\| 20
			\|}

			The number of cards seen in each game is 54/27/45/63 for a 1/2/3/4-player game.

Ren v hoek: added an important element of the game in regard to number of animals available. This can be very confusing.

2025-06-27T21:20:34Z

added an important element of the game in regard to number of animals available. This can be very confusing.

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	* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.		* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.
	* Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees.		* Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees.
	* You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn.		* You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn. Also the number of each color of animal is limited to the supply. Normally 3 of each color animal, and only 2 of each color if a 2 player game.

	== End of game ==		== End of game ==

Chaotic iak: connected forest rule

2025-06-20T16:20:50Z

connected forest rule

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	* You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.		* You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.
	* Each flower goes to one space of your rainforest.		* Each flower goes to one space of your rainforest.
	* All placed ~~flowers~~ must be connected to each other side by side. (Diagonals are not connected.)		* All flowers placed '''this turn''' must be connected to each other side by side. (Diagonals are not connected.)
			* All flowers placed '''so far''' must also form a single connected forest.
	* Flowers may not go on lake (water) spaces.		* Flowers may not go on lake (water) spaces.
	* Flowers may be put on top of other flowers of the '''same''' color.		* Flowers may be put on top of other flowers of the '''same''' color.

Chaotic iak: add rules

2025-06-20T14:32:10Z

add rules

New page

Plant flowers in your rainforest to grow trees and attract animals. After 9 rounds, the player with the most points wins.

== Setup ==
Your rainforest is built of four 3x3 boards arranged randomly. All players have the exact same layout.

* In the "First game" option, the layout matches the suggested first game setup.
* In the "Scenario" option, the layout matches the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).
* In all other options, the layout is randomized.

In the "Advanced" and "Scenario" options, there are additionally 5 ecosystem cards. In "Advanced", the cards are chosen at random. In "Scenario", the cards match the chosen scenario.

There are additionally 3 animals in each of the 5 colors. In a 2-player game, there are only 2 animals per color.

One player is randomly assigned the starting player. They have the Pangolin token.

== Each round ==
Each round, there are 3/5/7 cards available in a 2/3/4-player game. (Solo game is different.) Each player will take two turns each round.

On your turn, choose an available card and place all the flowers corresponding to the card, explained below.

* After the first player takes their first turn, they place the Pangolin token among the available cards.
* The Pangolin token can be taken by any player just like a card. The Pangolin token acts like a card with a multicolored flower; additionally, they will be the starting player for the next round.

=== Placing flowers ===

* You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.
* Each flower goes to one space of your rainforest.
* All placed flowers must be connected to each other side by side. (Diagonals are not connected.)
* Flowers may not go on lake (water) spaces.
* Flowers may be put on top of other flowers of the '''same''' color.
* Flowers may not be put on top of trees or animals.

If it is impossible to place flowers as stated, it is illegal to choose that card. In case it is impossible to choose any card at all, choose and discard any card without placing any flowers.

Your rainforest is divided into areas of various sizes. It is legal to place flowers of any color inside an area, but ultimately you want areas with flowers all of the same color, and you want to make sure any area you start growing will be finished.

=== Growing trees ===
After you finish placing flowers, you check for tree growth. A flower placed on top of another flower becomes a tree.

If at the end of your turn, an area is a "perfect habitat" -- meaning it has flowers all of the same color, and all of them have trees -- then you may attract an animal.

* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.
* Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees.
* You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn.

== End of game ==
The game ends after 9 rounds.

Every area has two point values: one for the area itself, and one for the animal in it.

* Every "complete area" (all spaces filled with flowers of the same color) is worth '''plus''' the area's points.
* Every "unfinished area" (has empty space) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.
* Every "mixed area" (has flowers of multiple colors) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.
* Every animal is worth the area's animal points.
* Every tree is worth +2 points.

If playing with ecosystem cards, every ecosystem card also awards points.

The player with the most points wins.

== Solo game ==
Play with 3 animals per color. Do not use the Pangolin token.

The game lasts for 18 rounds. Each round you only take 1 turn: reveal 3 cards, choose 1 to play, and discard the other 2.

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	On your turn, choose an available card and place all the flowers corresponding to the card, explained below.		On your turn, choose an available card and place all the flowers corresponding to the card, explained below.

	* After the first player takes their first turn, they place the Pangolin token among the available cards.		* • After the first player takes their first turn, they place the Pangolin token among the available cards.
	* The Pangolin token can be taken by any player just like a card. The Pangolin token acts like a card with a multicolored flower; additionally, they will be the starting player for the next round.		* • The Pangolin token can be taken by any player just like a card. The Pangolin token acts like a card with a multicolored flower; additionally, they will be the starting player for the next round.

	=== Placing flowers ===		=== Placing flowers ===

	* You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.		* • You must place all flowers depicted on your card. A multicolored flower means a flower of any color of your choice.
	* Each flower goes to one space of your rainforest.		* • Each flower goes to one space of your rainforest.
	* All flowers placed '''this turn''' must be connected to each other side by side. (Diagonals are not connected.)		* • All flowers placed '''this turn''' must be connected to each other side by side. (Diagonals are not connected.)
	* All flowers placed '''so far''' must also form a single connected forest.		* • All flowers placed '''so far''' must also form a single connected forest.
	* Flowers may not go on lake (water) spaces.		* • Flowers may not go on lake (water) spaces.
	* Flowers may be put on top of other flowers of the '''same''' color.		* • Flowers may be put on top of other flowers of the '''same''' color.
	* Flowers may not be put on top of trees or animals.		* • Flowers may not be put on top of trees or animals.

	If it is impossible to place flowers as stated, it is illegal to choose that card. In case it is impossible to choose any card at all, choose and discard any card without placing any flowers.		If it is impossible to place flowers as stated, it is illegal to choose that card. In case it is impossible to choose any card at all, choose and discard any card without placing any flowers.
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	If at the end of your turn, an area is a "perfect habitat" — meaning it has flowers all of the same color, and all of them have trees — then you may attract an animal.		If at the end of your turn, an area is a "perfect habitat" — meaning it has flowers all of the same color, and all of them have trees — then you may attract an animal.

	* Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.		* • Choose any tree in that area that you placed this turn. That tree is replaced by an animal.
	* Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees. You do not have to place a flower, you decide for each square whether you want to place a flower and of what color.		* • Afterward, on every square that is adjacent to it (sharing a side, not just diagonally), you may place a flower of any color. You may place flowers of any combination of colors, and the flowers may be used to grow trees. You do not have to place a flower, you decide for each square whether you want to place a flower and of what color.
	* You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn.		* • You may only place '''one''' animal per turn, even if you complete multiple perfect habitats in the same turn.
	* Note that the supply of animals is limited. As mentioned in the setup, there are 3 animals per color (2 animals per color in a 2p game).		* • Note that the supply of animals is limited. As mentioned in the setup, there are 3 animals per color (2 animals per color in a 2p game).

	== End of game ==		== End of game ==
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	Every area has two point values: one for the area itself, and one for the animal in it.		Every area has two point values: one for the area itself, and one for the animal in it.

	* Every "complete area" (all spaces filled with flowers of the same color) is worth '''plus''' the area's points.		* • Every "complete area" (all spaces filled with flowers of the same color) is worth '''plus''' the area's points.
	* Every "unfinished area" (has empty space) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.		* • Every "unfinished area" (has empty space) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.
	* Every "mixed area" (has flowers of multiple colors) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.		* • Every "mixed area" (has flowers of multiple colors) is worth '''minus''' the area's points.
	* Areas that are completely empty are worth nothing, neither positive nor negative.		* • Areas that are completely empty are worth nothing, neither positive nor negative.
	* Every animal is worth the area's animal points.		* • Every animal is worth the area's animal points.
	* Every tree is worth +2 points.		* • Every tree is worth +2 points.

	If playing with ecosystem cards, every ecosystem card also awards points. See the rules for the ecosystem card.		If playing with ecosystem cards, every ecosystem card also awards points. See the rules for the ecosystem card.
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	Your rainforest is made of four 3x3 boards. Each board is double-sided, and they can be rotated in one of four orientations.		Your rainforest is made of four 3x3 boards. Each board is double-sided, and they can be rotated in one of four orientations.

	* In the "First game" option, the layout matches the suggested first game setup. Note that this layout has no 5-square areas.		* • In the "First game" option, the layout matches the suggested first game setup. Note that this layout has no 5-square areas.
	* In the "Scenario" option, the layout matches the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).		* • In the "Scenario" option, the layout matches the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).
	* In the other options ("Base" and "Advanced"), the layout is randomized.		* • In the other options ("Base" and "Advanced"), the layout is randomized.

	There are 24 ecosystem cards. If you use ecosystem cards, 5 are in play. They are fixed throughout the game and everyone will use the same cards.		There are 24 ecosystem cards. If you use ecosystem cards, 5 are in play. They are fixed throughout the game and everyone will use the same cards.

	* In the "Scenario" option, the ecosystem cards match the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).		* • In the "Scenario" option, the ecosystem cards match the chosen scenario (rulebook p.9).
	* In the "Advanced" option, the ecosystem cards are chosen at random.		* • In the "Advanced" option, the ecosystem cards are chosen at random.
	* In the other options ("First game" and "Base"), the ecosystem cards are not used.		* • In the other options ("First game" and "Base"), the ecosystem cards are not used.

	There are 70 flower cards. Used cards are discarded from play and are not used again. The breakdown of flower cards is as follows:		There are 70 flower cards. Used cards are discarded from play and are not used again. The breakdown of flower cards is as follows:

	{\| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; width: auto; border: 2;"
	! Card type !! Possible variants !! Copies of each variant !! Total cards		! Card type !! Possible variants !! Copies of each variant !! Total cards
	\|-		\|-