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If you enjoy a heavy eurogame with deep strategy, Darwin's Journey is a journey worth taking. Get ready to plan every single step!
- Innovative worker progression
- Deep strategic choices
- Immersive, well-integrated theme
- High replayability
- Challenging solo mode
- Steep learning curve
- Plays longer than expected
- Indirect player interaction
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game's big innovation is its worker progression system. Your researchers are not mere pawns; they need to 'study' different disciplines to become capable of performing more complex actions. Want to explore a new area? Your worker needs to have the right knowledge. Need to collect rare specimens or send your discoveries to museums? More study is required! This mechanic creates a deep strategic layer, where you need to plan not only where to allocate your workers but also how to develop their skills.
Over five intense rounds, every decision counts. The game offers a variety of short- and long-term objectives, ensuring that every action, from exploration to corresponding with scientific institutions, contributes in some way to your victory points. Prepare to delve into natural sciences, decipher the secrets of nature, and leave your mark on the history of biology.
Expansions
Published additional content
Darwin's Journey: Animal Companion
Darwin's Journey: Darwin Worker Mini-Expansion
Darwin's Journey: Falmouth Port Mini-Expansion
Darwin's Journey: Fireland Expansion
Darwin's Journey: Golden Tent Mini-Expansion
Darwin's Journey: Great Ship
Darwin's Journey: Komodo Dragon
Darwin's Journey: Oceania
Darwin's Journey: Pirates mini-expansion
Darwin's Journey: Scenarios Mini-Expansion
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Soundtrack
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