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Dominant Species (2010)

2–6 players · 120–240 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.8 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
120–240 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 14+ who like animals games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120–240 min.

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Dominant Species board game box cover

About Dominant Species

With an ice age approaching, which animals will best propagate, migrate, and adapt?

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AnimalsEnvironmentalPrehistoric

Mechanics: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Card Drafting, End Game Bonuses, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid · Designer: Chad Jensen

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Dominant Species FAQ

How many players is Dominant Species?
Dominant Species plays with 2–6 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Dominant Species take to play?
A game of Dominant Species takes 120–240 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Dominant Species any good?
Dominant Species rates 7.8/10 from 18,312 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / environmental game built around action queue, area majority / influence, card drafting.