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Fossil Hunters

Fossil Hunters

Clockwork Colossus Games · 2015
2–515–30 min10+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.0 BGG2Family
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How do you play Fossil Hunters?

Fossil Hunters is a game of area encirclement for 2-5 players. All players have access to the same slab of rock. The goal is to split it apart, divide the spoils, and form complete dinosaur skeletons.

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Fossil Hunters is a game of area encirclement for 2-5 players. All players have access to the same slab of rock. The goal is to split it apart, divide the spoils, and form complete dinosaur skeletons. Large dinosaurs are much more lucrative, but incomplete skeletons do not score!

Using wooden sticks to divide the board, players collectively determine which tiles will be claimed and by whom. As the board splits and shrinks, players are pressured to finish what they've started before every fossil is claimed. Timing is everything, so sometimes it is best to take a partial turn and conserve resources for later. Each player also holds a unique single-use tool. This should be employed at the best moment for the greatest reward.

Fossil Hunters is a short small-box game, taking only 20 minutes to play.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.0 / 10
Vibe
Family
Play time
15–30 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Fossil Hunters?
Fossil Hunters is a prehistoric game, for 2–5 players, taking ~15–30 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Fossil Hunters — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Fossil Hunters support?
Fossil Hunters is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Fossil Hunters take?
A game of Fossil Hunters takes about 15–30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Fossil Hunters for?
Fossil Hunters is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Fossil Hunters?
Fossil Hunters has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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