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On the Origin of Species (2019)

2–4 players · 45–80 min · age 9+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
45–80 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 9+ who like animals games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–80 min.

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About On the Origin of Species

Assist Darwin across the Galapagos Islands, researching and discovering new species.

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AnimalsPost-Napoleonic

Mechanics: Hand Management, Tile Placement · Designer: Gerard Ascensi, Ferran Renalias

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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On the Origin of Species FAQ

How many players is On the Origin of Species?
On the Origin of Species plays with 2–4 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does On the Origin of Species take to play?
A game of On the Origin of Species takes 45–80 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is On the Origin of Species any good?
On the Origin of Species rates 7.1/10 from 577 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / post-napoleonic game built around hand management, tile placement.