Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy DinoGenics and crave more complexity and options, this expansion is a perfect fit! More dinos, more buildings, and fresh ways to win.
Highlights
- New species and facilities
- More strategy and options
- Deepens base experience
- Exciting dinosaur theme
Keep in mind
- Increases complexity
- Requires base game
- More playtime
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey there, board game enthusiasts! Ready to supercharge your dinosaur park? DinoGenics: Controlled Chaos is here to amp up the base game with a ton of new features that will make your brain buzz (in the best way possible!). This expansion introduces awesome new facilities, like SiteD for collecting aquatic DNA, and IntelliGen Labs, where you'll refine that DNA into vial substitutes – maybe even a life serum? There's also IntelliGen Industries, allowing you to build massive structures that will transform your park's landscape, and the Underground Network, for manipulating cards and hiring specialized staff. And if you're into action, the Open Ocean lets you recruit a crew to capture wild dinosaurs! With seven new species to bring to life, more facilities to construct, and entirely new, exciting ways to achieve victory, this expansion is a must-have. If you already enjoy DinoGenics and crave more challenge, this expansion is a perfect fit. Get ready to manage your hand of cards like never before, build DNA sets, and strategically place your facilities. It's more complexity, more options, and a whole lot more fun for those who love a deep game with a respectable prehistoric theme!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Ninth Haven Games
Designer
Richard Keene
Artist
Anthony Cournoyer, Nikola Matkovic, Tan Ho Sim
Community
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2,302owners
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45want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game DinoGenics to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Controlled Chaos is an expansion, so you need to own the base game DinoGenics to use the new cards, dinosaurs, and facilities.
How much time does the expansion add to the game?
It adds more complexity and options, so expect the playtime to increase slightly, perhaps by 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how familiar players are with the new mechanics.
Does the expansion make the game harder to learn?
A bit. If you're new to DinoGenics, it might be good to play the base game a few times before introducing the expansion. But for those who already master the game, it adds interesting layers without being overwhelming.
How many players does this expansion support?
It supports the same player count as the base game, so it remains for 1 to 5 players.
What are the main new components included in the box?
You'll find new dinosaur cards, new facility cards, manipulation cards, specialized workers, and other tokens that expand the game's options.
Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's perfect for players who already love DinoGenics and want more depth, variety, and an extra challenge. If you enjoy worker placement games with a strong thematic touch, you'll really like it.