Menagerie

I was a bit nervous about the complexity, but the terrarium scoring system clicked after my first play—the way you balance different insect specimens for points is genuinely clever. The wooden tiles feel sturdy and the artwork on each card is detailed enough to make setting up each round enjoyable.

The specimen cards have such beautiful, detailed art that it makes planning your terrarium layout genuinely fun. I've already played three times and keep finding new strategies.

Exactly what I was hoping for—the terrarium-building mechanic is so clever, and the specimen cards have beautiful artwork that makes every round feel fresh. Played through my pre-order copy twice already, and the scoring tension gets better each time.