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On the Origin of Species

Climb aboard HMS Beagle and retrace Darwin's path through the Galapagos Island in On the Origins of Species, an adventuresome board game inspired by the iconic scientific journey.

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Reviews
mixed, 63% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
40 minutes
Published
2020
Age
10+
Publisher
Artana
Players
2 to 4 players
Designers
Gerard Ascensi and Ferran Renalias
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Animals, Science, Evolution, Hand Management, Family Game, and Tile Placement
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$39.99
$22.50
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Description

Climb aboard HMS Beagle and retrace Darwin's path through the Galapagos Island in On the Origins of Species, an adventuresome board game inspired by the iconic scientific journey.

Throughout your expedition, up to four naturalists take turns investing in research to arrive at new discoveries. Research earns knowledge about habitats and adaptive species for future use; discovery draws upon research to theorize how the local flora and fauna suit their habitat. Make advances to earn points and move your ship closer to its destination. Struggle to win while learning the mechanics behind the struggle for life.

Contents

  • 1 Game Board
  • 1 Wooden Ship
  • 4 Score Markers
  • 32 Observation Cubes
  • 3 Objective Markers
  • 30 Species Tiles
  • 83 Cards
  • 1 Rulebook

Mechanisms:• Hand Management• Tile Placement

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Game's Categories

Genres

  • Family Game
  • Strategy Game

Themes

  • Post-Napoleonic
  • Science
  • Evolution
  • Animals

Mechanics

  • Tile Placement
  • Hand Management

Publishers

  • Arclight Games
  • Spielefaible
  • Artana
  • Artana Games
  • Mont Tàber

Designers

  • Gerard Ascensi
  • Ferran Renalias

Artist

  • Amelia Sales

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