How many players is Origin?

Origin plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Origin take to play?

A game of Origin takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Origin rates 6.7/10 from 1,122 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / prehistoric game built around area majority / influence, area movement, hand management.

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Origin (2013)

2–4 players · 45–60 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 45–60 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like exploration games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–60 min.

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About Origin

Starting from the heart of Africa, players in Origin will determine the course of mankind's expansion on our planet, with the tribes gradually growing more diversified over time while still maintaining links to their ancestors and to all inhabitants of Earth. The game tokens in Origin come in three colors, three heights, and three thicknesses, and at the start of the game one of the smallest, skinniest pieces is placed in the center of Africa. In addition, you place three tec…

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Exploration Prehistoric

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Hand Management, Set Collection · Designer: Andrea Mainini

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Origin FAQ

How many players is Origin?: Origin plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Origin take to play?: A game of Origin takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Origin any good?: Origin rates 6.7/10 from 1,122 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / prehistoric game built around area majority / influence, area movement, hand management.