Analogue Game – Green Media Mediography

Planta Nubo

According to the designer, quoted after Boardgamegeek, “In Planta Nubo players grow energy-rich flowers and plants in cloudy gardens – the treetops of the Arbors. Deliver them to bee-like airships which transport them to the biomass converters to be transformed into green energy. Sow woods on the freshly harvested soil. Energize helpful modules while your woods, your

The Deep Forest

The Deep Forest is a free collaborative mapping RPG game that addresses several themes related to but often not directly associated with the climate crisis, in particular monstrosity, inhabiting non-human perspectives and postcolonial perspectives on human-nature relationships. The game’s website summarizes the premise as follows: “For a long time, our monstrous home was occupied by

Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars is a board game from 1 to 5 players in which the players take the role of corporations whose role is to terraform and populate the planet Mars to make it suitable for human life. For that, they have to modify the temperature, oxygen and water levels present in the planet, but they

Plant Girl

From the Gamefound page: “Plant Girl Game is a tabletop roleplaying game about a family of plant children working together to prevent ecological disaster in their small town.” The designers describe the player’s role as follows: “You don’t have to be a girl, but you do have to be a plant. Your character’s gender is

“Green Planet” product line

Earth (board game)

From the website: “Earth is an open-world engine builder for 1 to 5 players with simple rules and countless strategic possibilities. With its encyclopedic nature and a near-infinite number of tableau combinations, every single game will allow you to discover new synergies and connections, just as our vast and fascinating world allows us to do!

Gigawatt

From the website: “ Medium complexity Euro-style strategy board game The first 100% realistic energy board game, based on data research and interviews with dozens of energy experts Designed by energy specialists and a professional Amsterdam based artist Connect regions to build a European power grid Invest in technology cards, trade and negotiate in energy

Jumbo ‘Eco-Games’ product line

Board and card game publisher Jumbo created a new line of small games for young children explicitly labeled “eco-games”, which is emphasizes sustainable production techniques, for example by “transforming old shampoo bottles, old paper and discarded wrapping paper into brand new pre-school games”. The game have a characteristic look due to the reused paper/materials, which

Evolution: CLIMATE

Evolution: CLIMATE is a stand-alone game for 2 – 6 players in the Evolution product line of board games, sharing the core systems with the original title. From the website: “In Evolution: CLIMATE, players adapt their species in a dynamic ecosystem where food is scarce, predators lurk, and the climate can swing between scorching hot

Petrichor

Petrichor is a strategy board game for 1-4 players. Named after the constructed Greek word describing the earthy smell after rainfall, Petrichor focuses on action selection and area influence mechanics. In Petrichor each player becomes a cloud and aims to let as many crops grow as possible. A player can use for different actions, which

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is a green strategy board game, in which players plant and grow their own forest. By suggesting the subjectivity of trees, the game questions human-centered thinking.

WILD: Serengeti

WILD: Serengeti is a board game inspired by the endless plains of the Serengeti. With the appealing animal meeples, the game arguably taps into the 'bambi effect' to make (especially) players emotionally invested.

Forests of Pangaia

In this game, players represent a young spirit of the forest, sent out by the goddess Gaia to bring life to the world.

Planet A

Earth is our planet A that needs to be protected. Players need to contribute to saving the planet by braving natural catastrophes, political parties that compromise environmental health for economic goals, the extinction of species that destabilize the earth’s fragile ecosystem. The 105 different playing cards represent everyday objects and ideas related to sustainability. The

Solutions

From the website: “It’s a race against time to fight climate change. You and your friends must work together to reduce global emissions before it’s too late! As you strategically deploy various climate solutions, you will be tested on your knowledge and your ability to prioritize. You will need to think critically about each solution

Monopoly: Here and Now – The World Edition

This version of Monopoly notably included renewable energy sources into its core gameplay. From the box description: The world’s number 1 game has gone global! Millions of people from all over the world voted for their greatest cities so now everyone, no matter where they live, can play the MONOPOLY game on a global scale.

Wildfire Rescue!

Wildfire Rescue! Lets the players play as a group of park rangers. A wildfire broke out and it is upon the players to save as many campers as possible. The players have to cooperate in order to save as many people as possible whilst overcoming obstacles within the forest.

CO₂: Second Chance

CO₂: Second Chance lets the players take on the role of CEO of an energy company. These companies have to respond to the requests of the governments for new, green power plants. The goal for the players is to stop the increase of pollution whilst meeting the rising demand for sustainable energy.

Tiny Footprint

Tiny Footprint requires the players to work together as a group as friends or household in order to try and reach the climate target which is set by the game. The players can use Finances, Discipline and Commitment cards in order to complete their missions to reduce emissions.

Hunker

Hunker lets the player take on the role of Squirrel, Bear, Deer, Rabbit, Beaver, or Fox. The player has to optimize his/her actions in order to explore and prepare before winter strikes.

Everdell

Everdell allows the players to build a city inhabited by forest critters, the cities have to be built by workers which have to be placed strategically on the board. Additionaly the player can acquire resources in order to make the city prosper and ultimately score points.

Kyoto

The players are put into the shoes of the decision makers, the wealth of the players' countries is at stake. Can the players create climate targets without harming their countries' economy, or does the players' greed hurt the planet's climate?

Wingspan

Wingspan lets the players take on the role of bird enthusiasts. The player is given the task to discover and attract the best birds to their network of wildlife preserves. The player can then focus on gaining food, laying eggs and drawing on a large variety of unique bird cards.

Nature Fluxx

Nature Fluxx is a card game that changes everytime it is played. The current rules of the game are determined by the cards themselves. The game features a whole food chain of woodland creatures, from leaves to bears. The game can be played by 2 to 6 players.