DNA

Description

In DNA: The New Origin of Species, you get to play the role of a scientist tasked with the exciting mission of populating a distant planet with the diverse creatures of Earth. The game is all about crafting DNA sequences to evolve these creatures and bring them to life on this new world. With a set of simple yet engaging rules that can be explained quickly, you'll dive right into the action, using multi-colored gene tokens to complete DNA sequences and strategically placing your creatures on modular regions to maximize your points. As you create new lifeforms, you'll unlock powerful effects and score bonus points by matching genes to their ideal habitats. The game is designed for 1 to 4 players and typically lasts between 45 to 75 minutes, making it a great fit for a fun game night with friends or a solo adventure. On your turn, you can choose between preparing projects or populating creatures, drawing gene tokens, buying new DNA project cards, or placing gene tokens onto your projects. Once a project is complete, you can bring your creatures to life and place them on the game board, earning points for matching gene colors with region colors or favored habitats, and unlocking special abilities that provide additional benefits. The game ends when a player completes their final project, and the player with the most victory points is declared the winner, claiming the title of the ultimate creator in this new world. With its unique blend of pattern building, pattern movement, and set collection mechanics, DNA: The New Origin of Species offers a thrilling experience that's all about strategy and creativity. As a game published in 2025, designed by Yuri Lanovenchik, it brings a fresh and exciting twist to the world of board games, and is sure to delight fans of animal, environmental, and territory building themes. So gather your friends, get ready to evolve, and see who will be the first to populate this new world with the most successful species.

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