
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,273
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Three-Dragon Ante: Legendary Edition
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019

2009
Rules assistance for Défis Nature
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Défis Nature is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Betting and Bluffing, and Trick-taking.
Défis Nature (a.k.a. "Nature challenge" or "Desafíos Naturaleza") is a quick and educational nature themed card game. The goal is to hold all the cards of the game. for shorter games, players can choose a playing time and the winner is the player with the most cards in hands at the end. Each card shows an animal with some infos and four or five caracteristics (depending of the edition). The first player choose a caracteristic (for exemple "speed") and lays a card, in turn each player lays a card and the player with the highest value in this caracteristic win all the cards of this turn and starts a new one. the Cards are classified in 4 categories, from "safe" to "critically endangered" species. The 3 "in danger" categories allow to change the choosen caracteristic of the turn (in order of priority)
Défis Nature supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Défis Nature is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Défis Nature for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Défis Nature has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Défis Nature belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Betting and Bluffing, and Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Défis Nature as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.