Encyclopaedia Become a famous explorer in an exciting strategy game! In 1739, Georges-Louis Leclerc, also known as the Comte de Buffon, was appointed tutor to the Royal Cabinet of Natural History. It was then that he began work on the greatest work of his life, an encyclopaedia that had a great influence on the Age of Enlightenment: Histoire Naturelle (Natural History). You are one of the leading naturalists and explorers of your time and have just been invited by Count de Buffon to help complete his encyclopaedia. Conduct research and organise ambitious expeditions that will enable you to publish descriptions of the most fascinating creatures on our globe. Encyclopedia is a strategy game for 14 explorers with a dice placement mechanic. During the game, players draw dice, place them on the board and perform different actions depending on their value and colour. Interestingly, you can use both your dice and those of your opponent, which ensures interaction between players. The first edition includes the limited edition mini-expansion Sepultus Creatura, which allows you to explore the unusual and giant bones of the long-extinct species now known as dinosaurs. Gameplay Become a famous explorer. Build your team of travellers and scientists. Conduct research and organise ambitious expeditions that will allow you to publish descriptions of the most fascinating creatures on our globe. Encyclopedia is a comprehensive yet accessible strategy game that will surprise even experts with its depth. It has an interesting mechanic for managing your own dice and your opponents, making for rewarding interaction between players.