The year is 1739, and as aspiring naturalists and adventurers, youve been hired by the Comte de Buffon Darwins predecessor to help him create the first encyclopedia of natural history. To do so, youll be conducting research, organizing ambitious expeditions and publishing studies of the worlds most fascinating creatures The aim of the game is to become the biggest contributor to Buffons encyclopedia. Encyclopedia is a dice-based worker placement game for 1-4 players, designed by Olivier Melison avec Eric Dubus, the authors of Museum and Dominations: Road to Civilization. Through a dice placement mechanic, you will be able to choose different animals to study, prepare for your research and lead expeditions to other continents. All this will allow you to reach your main goal: publishing your findings to impress the public and increase your fame