Is this game similar to Photosynthesis?

Not really. The only thing they have in common is the 3D tree(s). Both are great games, but photosynthesis is more of a low chance, mensa select game where the smartest/most experienced player is going to win just about every time. Everdell is a thematic card based game with worker placement elements - probably more similar to something like 7 Wonders. Definitely still a lot of strategy, but a lot of luck involved with how the cards come out.

We love Everdell - what other games are most like Everdell that we might enjoy?

Everdell is a Tableau builder, worker placement with a fantastic theme. Short answer is Wingspan is all of the above as well. It is also one of the top games of the last few years. Some good worker placement games with a good theme are raiders of the north sea, Lords of waterdeep, and Stone age. Some good Tableau builders with a good theme are Splendor, Machi Koro, and Century Spice Road.

My daughter is 9 and we play DnD, would this game be appropriate (based on complexity) for her age?

I also have a daughter of 9 and she plays Gloomhaven with me... she loves this game! Should be perfect! Of course, there are some things that need to be explained, but very accessible for that age.

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Description

🏙️ Build your dream city before the winter moon rises—don’t miss out on the game everyone’s talking about!

AWARD WINNING ART THEME - Lose yourself in a beautifully illustrated world that elevates every game night.
DYNAMIC PLAYER INTERACTION - Compete and collaborate with 1-4 players in a balanced, engaging worker placement system.
PREMIUM COMPONENTS DESIGN - Includes 128 detailed cards, a unique Ever Tree centerpiece, and all tokens needed for a tactile, immersive experience.
ELEGANT ACCESSIBLE GAMEPLAY - Easy to learn yet deeply strategic—perfect for quick 40-minute sessions that fit your busy lifestyle.
IMMERSIVE CITY BUILDING EXPERIENCE - Craft your own vibrant critter city with strategic tableau-building mechanics.

Everdell Standard Edition is a critically acclaimed, strategy-driven board game for 1-4 players featuring streamlined worker placement and tableau-building mechanics. With stunning artwork, premium components including 128 critter and construction cards, and a unique Ever Tree centerpiece, it offers a perfect blend of accessibility and strategic depth. Designed for teens and adults, each 40-minute game delivers endless replayability and immersive city-building fun.

Specifications

ASIN	B0792JY6G4
Additional Features	Board Game
Age Range Description	Teen, Adult
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#53,150 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #51 in PC-compatible Games #1,182 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Brand Name	Starling Games
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts
Color	Mixed Colours
Customer Package Type	Reinforced Box with Protective Inserts
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 2,593 Reviews
Edition	2nd Edition
Educational Objective	Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, planning, and creative skills through strategic gameplay and city building.
Estimated Playing Time	40 Minutes
Genre	Strategy
Included Components	128 x Critter & Construction Cards, 16 x Event Mini-Cards, 11 x Forest Mini-Cards, 30 x Berries, 30 x Twigs, 25 x Resin, 20 x Pebbles, 30 x Point Tokens, 20 x Occupied Tokens, 24 x Wooden Tokens, 1 x 8-Sided Die, 1 x Game Board, 1 x Ever Tree, 1 x Starter Event Tile
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	11.81 x 11.81 x 0.1 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	11.81"L x 11.81"W
Item Type Name	Everdell
Item Weight	1.5 Kilograms
Language	English
Manufacturer	Starling Games
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1332.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	156.0
Manufacturer Part Number	HPGGSUH2600
Material Type	Plastic
Minimum Age Recomendation	13
Model Number	HPGGSUH2600
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	1 to 4 players
Operation Mode	manual
Power Source	manual
Rulebook Availability	Printed Included
Set Name	Everdell
Size	Board Game
Subject Character	critter
Theme	Architecture, Building
UPC	810082831054 013964757521 013964757538 610585962367
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Reviews

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14.02.2020

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28.12.2020

C**G

3.02.2020

K**N

3.03.2022

E**Y

11.02.2020

C**E

7.11.2020

R**S

12.04.2021

W**R

4.01.2021

M**C

24.12.2022

R**L

2.05.2024

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10.01.2020

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14.02.2025

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22.02.2021

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