Verdant 2022
Designed by Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin, Aaron Mesburne, Kevin Russ, Shawn Stankewich, Shawn Stankewich
What it is
A light-to-medium card game, environmental, puzzle game for 1-5 players (~45 min), built around increase value of unchosen resources, open drafting, pattern building.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #760 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
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How to play Verdant
Verdant is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game, Environmental and Puzzle game where the core of play revolves around Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Open Drafting and Pattern Building. A light-to-medium card game, environmental, puzzle game for 1-5 players (~45 min), built around increase value of unchosen resources, open drafting, pattern building. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #760 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Verdant
How many players is Verdant?
Verdant plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Verdant solo?
Yes — Verdant supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Verdant work with 2 players?
Yes — Verdant plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Verdant take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Verdant hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.1 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Verdant for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Verdant good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.1/5 and a 10+ age rating — Verdant is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Verdant?
Verdant is a Card Game, Environmental, Puzzle game, built on Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Open Drafting, Pattern Building.
Where to buy Verdant
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