How many players is Butterfly?

Butterfly plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Butterfly take to play?

A game of Butterfly takes 30–60 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Butterfly any good?

Butterfly rates 6.7/10 from 378 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around drafting, grid movement, push your luck.

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Butterfly (2019)

2–5 players · 30–60 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 30–60 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.7/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — light complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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About Butterfly

Move Hudson around the garden to collect flowers and animals to score big points!

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Drafting, Grid Movement, Push Your Luck, Set Collection · Designer: Stephen Glenn

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Butterfly FAQ

How many players is Butterfly?: Butterfly plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Butterfly take to play?: A game of Butterfly takes 30–60 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Butterfly any good?: Butterfly rates 6.7/10 from 378 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around drafting, grid movement, push your luck.