{"product_id":"herd-the-dinosaur-survival-card-game-by-samantha-wren-nolan","title":"Herd: The Dinosaur Survival Card Game by Samantha Wren Nolan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSurvive Together or Die Alone\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery card you play is a bet on your herd. Draw too aggressively and you leave your dinosaurs exposed. Hold back and watch a rival herd thrive while yours struggles to keep pace. Herd puts you in the middle of a prehistoric survival struggle where cooperation within your group and competition against others creates the kind of nail-biting tension that makes everyone lean forward in their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Herd?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Libellud — the studio behind Dixit — and designed by Samantha Wren Nolan, Herd is a dinosaur survival card game built around a deceptively elegant premise: keep your herd alive long enough to outlast everyone else's. Players manage a group of dinosaurs, making decisions about when to protect their own and when to strike at rivals, all while environmental threats and predators keep the pressure rising. The theme isn't just window dressing — the push-and-pull of herd dynamics is baked into every decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gameplay is accessible enough to pick up in minutes but layered enough to reward smart play. You're not just managing a hand of cards; you're reading the table, anticipating what other players are about to do, and adapting on the fly when the prehistoric world throws something unexpected at everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Play It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerd plays well with 2 to 5 players and hits a sweet spot with 3 or 4 around the table where the competition really crackles. It's a light-to-medium weight game — easy enough to introduce to players who don't usually reach for card games, engaging enough that experienced gamers won't feel like they're on autopilot. Sessions run in the 30-to-60-minute range, making it a strong choice for game nights when you want something with genuine strategic bite that doesn't demand the whole evening. It's also a natural fit for families with older kids who are ready for something more competitive than a pure luck-based card game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLibellud has a strong track record with component quality, and Herd carries that forward with vibrant, illustrated card art that brings the prehistoric world to life. Samantha Wren Nolan's design vision comes through in the visual identity — each dinosaur species has a distinct personality on the card face, making it easy to tell your herd apart at a glance and adding real charm to the table presence. The card stock is sturdy and well-suited to repeated play, and the rulebook is written with first-time players in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLibellud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamantha Wren Nolan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Libellud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44656714711128,"sku":"DIX02","price":42.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/c94de6957f7647628079288f022b9a1f_0.webp?v=1787680535","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/herd-the-dinosaur-survival-card-game-by-samantha-wren-nolan","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}