Dominant Species

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Dominant Species

540.5Area Control

Players
2–6 (Ideal 4)
Time
240 min
Complexity
Rating

Rival animal classes adapt and compete for dominance as a relentless Ice Age reshapes the world.

Gameplay

Players queue action pawns in worker placement, then resolve them to adapt elements, speciate, migrate, and glaciate a modular hex map. Area majorities and dominance checks grant points and powerful card effects, culminating in a sweeping final scoring.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:7.84.04BoardGameGeek

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