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American Megafauna (1997)

1–4 players · 90–360 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
90–360 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
6.9/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 9+ who like animals games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 90–360 min.

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About American Megafauna

From the designer/publisher: A quarter of a billion years ago, an unknown catastrophe engulfs the Earth. The swamps and ice caps of the Permian are replaced by the blistering deserts of the Triassic. On both land and sea, 96% of the animal species die. In the corner of Pangea that will be known as America, small survivors cautiously sniff the post-holocaust air at the dawn of the Mesozoic Era. Some of these unspecialized quadrupeds have sloppy ever-replacing reptile teeth, th…

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AnimalsEnvironmentalPrehistoric

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Simulation, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Phil Eklund

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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American Megafauna FAQ

How many players is American Megafauna?
American Megafauna plays with 1–4 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does American Megafauna take to play?
A game of American Megafauna takes 90–360 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is American Megafauna any good?
American Megafauna rates 6.9/10 from 342 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / environmental game built around auction/bidding, simulation, variable player powers.