In the Footsteps of Darwin
A board game by Grégory Grard, Matthieu Verdier
2-5 2-5 3-4
20-30 minutes Low
Card Drafting, Layering, Square Grid, Pattern Building, Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, Rondel, Grid Coverage
Animals, Educational, Nautical
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Description
In the Footsteps of Darwin is a fun and educational board game where 2 to 5 players take on the role of young naturalists helping Charles Darwin finish his famous book On the Origin of Species. The game is easy to learn and can be played in just 20 to 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick game night with friends or family. As a naturalist, you'll study animals, carry out cartographic surveys, publish your findings, and develop theories to score points and contribute to Darwin's work. As you journey through the game, you'll take turns studying animals or taking inspiration from characters, and then move the Beagle forward on its voyage, drawing new tiles and uncovering new opportunities to score points. With its unique blend of tile placement, card drafting, and pattern building mechanics, In the Footsteps of Darwin is a engaging and challenging game that's perfect for anyone interested in animals, education, and nautical adventures.
Expansions
In the Footsteps of Darwin
Correspondence
2-5 Players
20-30 minutes
Low
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