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Dominant Species (2021) (2nd Edition, 4th Printing) is a strategic board game set during the onset of a prehistoric Ice Age, where different animal classes compete for survival and dominance. Players take control of major groups such as mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, arachnids, or insects, each striving to adapt and thrive as the environment rapidly changes.
As the climate cools and terrain shifts, players must carefully manage their species, expand their presence, and outcompete rivals. The game captures the essence of evolution and environmental pressure, where only the most adaptable will prevail.
Mounted game board (22" x 34")
Rulebook
6 animal display boards
Terrain tile sheets
Hexagonal terrain tiles
Playing cards
Wooden cubes representing species
Wooden cylinders (action pawns)
Wooden cones (dominance markers)
Element markers
Initiative markers
Cloth bag
Strategic evolution-themed gameplay set during the Ice Age
6 unique animal classes with different approaches to survival
Action pawn system driving player decisions and turn order
Dynamic map built from hexagonal terrain tiles
Environmental changes including glaciation and terrain transformation
Card system providing abilities and scoring opportunities
High interaction with competition between species for dominance
Set in a prehistoric world facing a gradual Ice Age, players compete to spread their species across an ever-changing landscape. Terrain evolves throughout the game, with tundra slowly overtaking other environments, forcing players to adapt their strategies.
Gameplay revolves around action selection, where players plan moves such as migration, growth, competition, and environmental manipulation. Managing resources and positioning is key, as players attempt to gain dominance in different terrains and score valuable points.
As the game progresses toward its final phase, the encroaching Ice Age reshapes the board and determines the ultimate winner. With multiple paths to victory and constant player interaction, Dominant Species offers a deep and engaging strategic experience.
Players: 2–6
Playtime: 2–4 hours
Ages: 13+
Complexity: Medium
Solitaire suitability: Low
Dominant Species (2021) (2nd Edition, 4th Printing) is a strategic board game set during the onset of a prehistoric Ice Age, where different animal classes compete for survival and dominance. Players take control of major groups such as mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, arachnids, or insects, each striving to adapt and thrive as the environment rapidly changes.
As the climate cools and terrain shifts, players must carefully manage their species, expand their presence, and outcompete rivals. The game captures the essence of evolution and environmental pressure, where only the most adaptable will prevail.
Mounted game board (22" x 34")
Rulebook
6 animal display boards
Terrain tile sheets
Hexagonal terrain tiles
Playing cards
Wooden cubes representing species
Wooden cylinders (action pawns)
Wooden cones (dominance markers)
Element markers
Initiative markers
Cloth bag
Strategic evolution-themed gameplay set during the Ice Age
6 unique animal classes with different approaches to survival
Action pawn system driving player decisions and turn order
Dynamic map built from hexagonal terrain tiles
Environmental changes including glaciation and terrain transformation
Card system providing abilities and scoring opportunities
High interaction with competition between species for dominance
Set in a prehistoric world facing a gradual Ice Age, players compete to spread their species across an ever-changing landscape. Terrain evolves throughout the game, with tundra slowly overtaking other environments, forcing players to adapt their strategies.
Gameplay revolves around action selection, where players plan moves such as migration, growth, competition, and environmental manipulation. Managing resources and positioning is key, as players attempt to gain dominance in different terrains and score valuable points.
As the game progresses toward its final phase, the encroaching Ice Age reshapes the board and determines the ultimate winner. With multiple paths to victory and constant player interaction, Dominant Species offers a deep and engaging strategic experience.
Players: 2–6
Playtime: 2–4 hours
Ages: 13+
Complexity: Medium
Solitaire suitability: Low
