La Fleur

Cultivate rare blossoms, arrange breathtaking floral displays for 18th-century French aristocracy, and secure royal patronage in an opulent, tactical worker-placement and engine-building strategy game.

La Fleur (designed by Amy and Dusty Droz and published by Dux Somnium Games) immerses players in the lavish elegance of Rococo-era France, where the court of Versailles sets the standard for high fashion and botanical splendor. Moving away from dry economic simulations or combative area control, this title focuses on boutique management, garden cultivation, and social climbing. The primary gameplay objective centers on high-society renown: players take on the role of premier Parisian florists, competing across distinct seasons to gather seeds, tend vibrant glasshouse nurseries, curate lavish floral arrangements, and win the favor of influential courtiers and the King himself.

The primary mechanical hurdle stems from balancing delicate flower life cycles with the evolving tastes of French nobility. Players dispatch workers through the streets and markets of Paris to acquire rare botanical cuttings, buy artisanal glass vases, and secure prime salon real estate. Because freshly bloomed flowers fade over time, players must carefully time their harvests to fulfill lucrative commissions and grand floral balls before petals wilt. Satisfying prominent aristocrats not only yields substantial prestige and gold, but also grants ongoing political clout and special asymmetric actions that elevate your boutique above rival florists. Designed for 1 to 4 players aged 14 and up, a complete contest unfolds over a deep and satisfying 60 to 90 minutes. To become the royal court's favorite artisan, you must anticipate seasonal market shifts, manage your nursery beds with precision, and craft arrangements worthy of the crown.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 14+ Years
Publisher: Dux Somnium Games
Play Time: 60-90 Minutes
Player Count: 1-4 Players
Complexity: Medium (Worker Placement, Resource and Timing Management, Set Collection, Contract Fulfillment, Tableau Building)

What's in the Box?

• 1 Central Paris and Versailles Game Board
• 4 Individual Florist Boutique / Garden Player Mats
• Deck of Botanical Flower and Seed Cards
• Deck of Noble Patron and Royal Commission Cards
• Custom Wooden Worker and Fleur-de-Lis Pawns
• Metal or High-Density Cardboard Coins and Resource Tokens
• 1 Illustrated Rulebook