- BGG rating
- 8.0
Ecogon: Untergrund
- 1–6 players
- 30–90 min
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,542
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Ecogon
2015
Rules assistance for Ecogon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 15–120 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ecogon
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Ecogon is a board game released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 15–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Micha Reimer and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game.
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- BGG rating
- 8.0
Ecogon: Vögel Expansion
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- 30–90 min
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Ecogon: Kryptogam
- 1–6 players
- 30–90 min
- 2025
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About the game
The word "Ecogon" is made up of two parts: ecology and hexagon. This also sums up the game itself: by playing hexagonal tiles players form ecosystems. As the designer of the ecosystem in Ecogon, it is your job to create the broadest and most stable network of plants, animals and habitats. The aim of the game is to score points by building ecosystems in which the animals can live. This is done by connecting animal tiles side by side with habitat, plant and other animal tiles which they need for survival. Throughout the game your ecosystems face challenges brought about by event cards. Play together or against each other to let nature take shape in front of you. —description from the publisher
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- Gaiagames
Questions and answers
Ecogon supports 1–6 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 Ecogon is 15–120 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 Ecogon for ages 8 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.
Ecogon has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Ecogon belongs to these categories: Animals, Educational, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game. 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 credited designers of Ecogon are: Micha Reimer. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ecogon 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.