# Bios: Origins (Second Edition)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: #1906
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 120-240 min
- **Weight**: 4.22 / 5
- **Designers**: Jon Manker, Phil Eklund
- **Artists**: Johanna Pettersson
- **Publishers**: Sierra Madre Games, Fox in the Box, Ion Game Design
- **Categories**: Civilization, Environmental, Exploration, Prehistoric, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Auction: Once Around, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

## Verdict
A perfect fit for those who love civilization games with a deep biological and evolutionary twist.Absurdly immersive evolution themeVaried and creative victory pathsHigh replayability with modular boardsAmazing integration with the BIOS trilogyVery steep learning curveHeavy language dependenceFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for an epic journey that starts much earlier than most civilization games. In Bios: Origins, you aren't just building cities; you're guiding the very evolution of human consciousness. You take control of subspecies such as Sapiens, Neanderthals, Denisovans, or the mysterious 'Hobbits,' starting from a state of primitive self-awareness until the moment humanity finally breaks the atmospheric barrier and reaches space.

The game is a fascinating blend of territorial expansion and intellectual development. While you spread your population across the map to secure resources, you must also invest in the 'visionary thought market.' This is where the magic happens: you acquire technologies, languages, and ideas that shape your society. Do you want to domesticate mammoths or war kangaroos? Or perhaps dive for pearls and challenge the gods? The choice is yours, but beware: your control over the ruling class is limited. If your priests are incompetent, merchants or warlords might stage a coup and seize power, shifting your civilization's dynamics.

The key difference here is that victory doesn't solely depend on who conquered the most land. A cult figure isolated on a mountaintop in New Zealand can be as victorious as a global emperor, depending on how you specialized your culture, politics, or industry. Additionally, the game offers incredible flexibility with modular boards that allow you to play on Earth, Mars, or Venus. For those who love long campaigns, Bios: Origins integrates perfectly with Genesis and Megafauna, allowing for a continuous narrative spanning 4 billion years of evolution. But don't worry, it also works perfectly as a standalone experience. Whether playing competitively, in cooperative mode, or even solo, the goal remains the same: evolve, survive, and conquer the stars.

## FAQ
### Is the game very complex?
Yes, with a BGG weight of 4.22, it's designed for experienced gamers. Be ready to dive deep into the rulebook!

### Do I need the other games in the trilogy to play?
Nope! It's fully standalone, but if you own the others, you can create an epic billion-year campaign.

### How long does a game take?
It's a long experience, ranging from 2 to 4 hours depending on the player count and experience level.

### Can I play it solo?
Yes, the game includes solo and cooperative variants, so you don't need a group to evolve your species.

### Is the game language dependent?
Yes, quite a bit. You'll likely need translations for the cards and references to play fully.

### What's the main difference from other 'Civ' games?
Victory isn't just about conquest; cultural or industrial specialization can win the game even without a global empire.

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