{"product_id":"nimalia-game","title":"Nimalia Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuild the Sanctuary That Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery round, a new set of objectives reshapes what a winning sanctuary looks like — and the cards already on your grid suddenly need to pull double duty. Nimalia is a game of thoughtful placement and satisfying pivots, where the right card in the right biome at the right moment is exactly as rewarding as it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Lucky Duck Games, Nimalia puts 2 to 4 players in the role of animal sanctuary designers competing over five rounds to build the most impressive — and most strategically arranged — wildlife habitat. Each round, you draw three cards, place one onto your personal 6×6 grid, and pass the rest to the next player. Every card must cover at least one biome, and every card placed is a commitment you'll need to work around as the objectives shift. The theme is warm and the artwork is charming, but the decisions underneath are crisp and competitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent scoring objectives activate each round, so a sanctuary that looked strong in round two may need clever layering to stay relevant in round five. It's the kind of game where a single well-placed card can flip the final standings — and everyone at the table knows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Play It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNimalia is a great fit for families, casual game nights, and anyone looking for a gateway game that offers more to think about than it first appears. The simultaneous card-drafting format keeps the pace brisk and everyone engaged — there's no waiting around for your turn. At the recommended age of 10 and up, it works beautifully for older kids and adults alike. Games move quickly enough for a weeknight session and offer enough decision depth to satisfy players who want something to chew on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rotating objectives are the engine that makes Nimalia tick — they prevent any single strategy from dominating and ensure no two games play out the same way. The animal sanctuary theme is genuinely reflected in the grid-building mechanic, with biome placement mattering in ways that feel natural rather than arbitrary. Lucky Duck Games has given the box a lush, illustrated visual identity that makes the whole thing a pleasure to set up and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\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\u003eLucky Duck Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4\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\u003e20–40 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":"Lucky Duck Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44667842658392,"sku":"LKYNMLR01ML","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/0_5d1e0c61-8c8f-402f-b918-bc91c5cb11dc.webp?v=1787854859","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/nimalia-game","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}