Loved the idea of Dominant Species but find the original too heavy? This one's for you! It's a lighter, faster version, great for those who enjoy evolution and strategy without spending all day at the table.
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Fast-paced evolution strategy
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Engaging hand management
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Strong, immersive theme
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More accessible than original
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Less tactical depth
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Card luck can be a factor
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Prepare for an icy journey back to 15,000 B.C. in Dominant Species: The Card Game! Forget the complex board of the original; here, the global supremacy struggle between animal species unfolds in a faster, more streamlined format. The ice is melting, the world is changing, and it's up to you to guide your species – be it mammal, reptile, bird, amphibian, arachnid, or insect – to dominate diverse biomes and ensure survival. Each round presents a new challenge on one of the twelve available biome cards, where you'll use action cards to play animals or events. Animals not only help control elemental resources and accumulate victory points but can also suppress rivals, pushing them from Healthy to Endangered, or perhaps, to Extinction! Event cards bring powerful game-changing effects. The competition is fierce, with hand management strategies being crucial for optimizing your plays. The game concludes after ten rounds, and the player with the most victory points, celebrating the law of the jungle, is crowned the ultimate winner. It's evolution in card form, fast and intense!
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Game: Dominant SpeciesTheme: BiologyTheme: EvolutionTheme: ScienceVersions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
businessPublisherGMT Games
editDesignerChad Jensen
paletteArtistChad Jensen, Chechu Nieto, Eric Williams (I), Rodger B. MacGowan
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the main difference between Dominant Species: The Card Game and the original Dominant Species? expand_more
The card game is a lighter and faster version, focusing on hand management and shorter rounds, while the original is a more complex and longer board game with area control.
How many people can play? expand_more
It plays well with 2 to 6 players.
Is this game difficult to learn? expand_more
The rules are relatively simple, and the text on the cards is minimal, making it more accessible than the original board game.
How long does a game take? expand_more
A game typically lasts around 60 minutes, making it significantly quicker than the board game.
Who do you recommend this game for? expand_more
We recommend it for those who enjoy card games with an evolution and survival theme, and for fans of the original Dominant Species looking for a quicker experience.
Do I need to know the original Dominant Species to play this? expand_more
No! Dominant Species: The Card Game can be played and enjoyed independently, although fans of the original might recognize the theme and some concepts.