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Evolution

Evolution

Pyramid Games Ltd. · 1986
2–645 min10+ yrs1.0/5 complexity6.7 BGG30PartyFamily
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How do you play Evolution?

extrapolated from user review: The object is to be the first player to evolve along the 6 stages of evolution into man. You start as a lungfish. Over the course of a turn, you roll a die to determine if you get to mutate, and then move to run away from predators.

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extrapolated from user review:

The object is to be the first player to evolve along the 6 stages of evolution into man. You start as a lungfish. Over the course of a turn, you roll a die to determine if you get to mutate, and then move to run away from predators.

Mutation is easier if you are in a warm climate. And if you are lucky enough to get a mutation card, you will either evolve, or pick up some mutation which can affect your movement or mutation abilities.

At the end of your turn, you flip up a card which lets you move and introduce certain type of new predators, evolve predators, and move continents.

Yes, the continents drift around the board, offering you chances to break a land bridge to strand your opponents on a plate along with a few hungry dinosaurs. Or drift yourself southward to bask and mutate in the sun.

The only other twist is that predators can only eat during certain player evolutionary stages. So trying not to mutate can be a very good idea at certain stages of the game. Being eaten costs you an evolutionary stage-so picking on the leader can help keep the game even.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
PartyFamily
Play time
45 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Evolution?
Evolution is a prehistoric game, for 2–6 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Evolution — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Evolution support?
Evolution is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Evolution take?
A game of Evolution takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Evolution for?
Evolution is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Evolution?
Evolution has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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