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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · 2d

Nature is live on Kickstarter and fully funded!

We're back with a reprint of the sold-out Nature Big Box and new Climate Module!

Come join us on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...

Nature Big Box Reprint + Climate Module

Experience the epic story of life on Earth, as species adapt to temperatures that shift from freezing cold to searing heat.

www.kickstarter.com

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · 3d

Nature returns to Kickstarter with a reprint of the sold-out Big Box (modules 1-5) and the new Climate module.

Follow before launch to get the Salmon Run mini-module for free! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.tv · 28d

We took to the skies in Flight, but now we’re going to get gigantic in Jurassic! Join me here and let’s learn the second module for Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social: youtu.be/S41KZeAi1_8?...

The YouTube thumbnail for the Watch It Played tutorial for the Jurassic expansion for the game Nature

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 27d

IIsaac Childres @cephalofairgames.bsky.social and Scott Rencher @northstargames.bsky.social are interviewed about the digital adaptations of Froshaven and Nature.
www.restart.run/articles/are...

Are Digital Board Games the Future? We Asked Designers | Restart

With many major board games now making the jump to digital, we asked the teams behind anticipated upcoming conversions why they took the leap, and if others should be doing the same.

www.restart.run

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Boo-El Gaviola 👻 🎃 🍬 @ruelgaviola.com · 20d

We are LIVE for Demo Night at @chgcorona.bsky.social

Tonight we're playing Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social #boardgames

Twitch: twitch.tv/criticalhitg...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CriticalHit...

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Patrick @distantbabble.bsky.social · 19d

A fun interview with Dominic Crapuchettes from @northstargames.bsky.social and designer of #Nature

youtu.be/hk_IUoPl-l4?...

@gamesanddrinks.bsky.social #boardgames

The Nature of Design with Dominic Crapuchettes!

YouTube video by Games and Drinks

youtu.be

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BoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen 2025 @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 28d

HABA, the veteran German toymaker famous for its board games aimed at young children, has begun an expansion into heavier, more complex titles by signing a distribution deal for NorthStar Game Studio title Nature:

boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

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Board game components for the game Nature, sitting on a dark brown wooden table. The box is upright towards the back, showing a large cat in a mountainous and plains environment, sitting by water. In front are several cards with creatures on, and cardboard chits in different holders. A large wooden token of a snow leopard is visible too.

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.tv · Sep 16

Up and away we go! We've learned how to play the new edition of Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social, but now let's add in Module 1: Flight. Join me and let's learn what new twists this adds in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9c0...

The Watch It Played YouTube thumbnail for the Flight Module expansion for the game Nature.

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throatpunchg.bsky.social @throatpunchg.bsky.social · Sep 14

Rapid Board Game Review of Nature! @northstargames.bsky.social

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Midwinter Gaming @midwintergaming.bsky.social · Sep 15

What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know!

Tell us of your gaming adventures!

(Picture is of Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social)

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · 29d

Rodney is here to guide you through Nature Module 1: Flight! Go check it out!

Watch It Played @watchitplayed.tv · Sep 16

Up and away we go! We've learned how to play the new edition of Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social, but now let's add in Module 1: Flight. Join me and let's learn what new twists this adds in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9c0...

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · Sep 16

I had a great time chatting with Rick about Nature, the game industry, and near-death experiences captaining a fish boat in Alaska.

He's trying to get a new show off the ground and he's doing a great job. It's worth checking out.

Games and Drinks @gamesanddrinks.bsky.social · Sep 16

Had a great chat with Dominic @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social of @northstargames.bsky.social!

We talk about his gaming journey, the state of board gaming, and one of our new favorite games, #Nature!

youtu.be/hk_IUoPl-l4

The Nature of Design with Dominic Crapuchettes!

YouTube video by Games and Drinks

youtu.be

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · Sep 7

I’m very excited to see Nature at Barnes & Noble. ♥️

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · Sep 12

We're beaming over this wonderful review of Nature from Charlie at @ign.com. Learn all about Nature through the link!

Charlie Theel @charlietheel.bsky.social · Sep 11

Nature is the latest iteration of North Star Games' acclaimed Evolution. This is as much a system as a standalone entity, serving as a chassis for additional content. It seeks to capture the broad reach of Evolution's wider family of games. My review: www.ign.com/articles/nat...

Nature Board Game Review - IGN

Nature is a board game about creating and adapting species to survive in an ever-changing environment. It’s both accessible and rich, offering a large amount of additional content to liven up the expe...

www.ign.com

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · Sep 11

🔴Live now! Let's check out all the beautiful animals as I play Nature Solo! Published by @northstargames.bsky.social Designed by @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social with beautiful art by Catherine Hamilton

📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...

Panda Solo: Nature
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM UTC
Twitch.tv/Panda8ngel
Youtube.com/@Panda8ngel

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Alison Forde @n8rnerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

So excited to open up my Nature big box tonight, funded through Kickstarter for @northstargames.bsky.social and @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social. It'll just be @sonnec.bsky.social and I because we still haven't tapped into the #HamOnt board games community yet 😅

The "big box" of the new board game Nature by Dominic Crapuchettes, published by NorthStar Games Studio. The box has two snow leopards on it by a lake with plains and mountains in the background, as well as a small wolf pack and a bird of prey soaring.

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Midwinter Gaming @midwintergaming.bsky.social · Sep 9

What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know!

Midwinter HQ & Staff were at Strong Tower, spreading Midwinter love & playing games!

If you didn't get to demo Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social there's another chance 9/10 at HoneyBee Games from 4-8pm w/Midwinter HQ. We'd love to see you!

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hey everyone!!! Here's my stream schedule for the week!
I can't wait to play Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social. @phantommeeple.bsky.social is joining me for Mountain Goats by @allplay.bsky.social which you can play with us! And Sunday is a maybe bc I gotta cull and sell games 4 a water heater😭

Amanda Panda's Twitch Stream Schedule

I’m Back! Catch Up Chat & Pics
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
3 PM PST / 6 PM EST / 11 PM UTC
Twitch.tv/Panda8ngel
Youtube.com/@Panda8ngel

Panda Solo: Nature
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM UTC
Twitch.tv/Panda8ngel
Youtube.com/@Panda8ngel

The Panda & Phantom Show! Ep. 110
Mountain Goats
Friday Funday, Sept. 12, 2025
12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM UTC
Twitch.tv/Panda8ngel
Youtube.com/@Panda8ngel

TBD
Solo Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM UTC
Twitch.tv/Panda8ngel
Youtube.com/@Panda8ngel

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · Sep 1

Paint the Roses designer and NorthStar friend Ben Goldman has a brand new game on Kickstarter, and it's 95% funded.

Be sure to check it out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/moo...

Moonshine: A 1920s Noir TTRPG

Step into the Roaring Twenties with Moonshine, a thrilling TTRPG that combines the glamour of the 20s with a touch of the supernatural.

www.kickstarter.com

NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Love solo board games? Check out this fantastic playthrough video from Tom showing Nature Solo, including the Flight module.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhsV...

Nature: Flight | Solo Playthrough

YouTube video by slickerdrips

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thanks for checking out Nature and sharing such detailed thoughts! We're really happy to hear that you get what we're doing with the modular game system. We hope folks find lots to explore, whenever they're ready!

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Patrick @distantbabble.bsky.social · Aug 25

NATURE!

youtu.be/nL0bXOCm9oo?...

#nature #boardgames @northstargames.bsky.social

Nature: A Beautiful Game of Survival?

YouTube video by Games and Drinks

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · Aug 25

We need your thumbs! Give Nature a thumbs up on BGG to help more people find us at Essen Spiel.

We'll have demos of Nature, a fully stocked Nature Shop including Natural Disasters and Arctic Tundra, and a free game offer for our first 40 customers every day!

boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...

Vote for Nature on the BGG Essen Spiel List

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Mechanics went to Gen Con! We interviewed a lot of fun people. We talk to many wonderful creators on the floor of Gen Con about their stuff! We had a great time #gencon.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4d6X...

The Mechanics Go To Gencon - GM2 24

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 08/19/2025 · 25m

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks Michael! Always helps to have a beautiful game on show.

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