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Origins How We Became Human (2007)

2–5 players · 180 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
180 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like civilization games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 180 min.

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Origins How We Became Human board game box cover

About Origins How We Became Human

The game traces the development of early human species from 120,000 years ago through to the near-modern era. Players take the role of Peking Man, Archaic Homo Sapiens, Cro-Magnon, Neanderthal, or Homo Floresiensis, and each attempts to develop instincts and higher cortical brain functioning, such as language traits. The populations expand and collide, and eventually consciousness, society, and culture are sought after.

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CivilizationPrehistoric

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Card Drafting, Point to Point Movement, Simulation · Designer: Phil Eklund

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Origins How We Became Human FAQ

How many players is Origins How We Became Human?
Origins How We Became Human plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Origins How We Became Human take to play?
A game of Origins How We Became Human takes 180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Origins How We Became Human any good?
Origins How We Became Human rates 6.7/10 from 508 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / prehistoric game built around auction/bidding, card drafting, point to point movement.