Dominant Species

Dominant Species

540.5Area Control

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

2–6·240 min
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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.

BGG: 7.8 4.04 BGG

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