Welcome to Encyclopedia! The year is 1739, and as aspiring naturalists and adventurers, You've been hired by the Comte de Buffon Darwin's predecessor to help him create the first encyclopedia of natural history. To do so, you ll be conducting research, organizing ambitious expeditions and publishing studies of the world's most fascinating creatures!

Encyclopedia is a dice-based worker placement game. At the beginning of each round, you ll be drawing and rolling dice, then placing them on your player board. These dice can then be used to perform an action each turn, depending on their color and value. Your action can be preparing your expeditions by going to the Embassy, visiting the Bank to raise funds, or hiring your research team at the University. Once You're ready to go, you ll choose the Animal cards you wish to study, then organize expeditions to observe them in their natural habitats