# Gods Love Dinosaurs

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2651
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.26 / 5
- **Designers**: Kasper Lapp
- **Artists**: Gica Tam
- **Publishers**: Pandasaurus Games, Catch Up Games, Evrikus, Galápagos Jogos, Quality Beast
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals, Prehistoric, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Automatic Resource Growth, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Map Addition, Open Drafting, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who enjoy strategic puzzles with a cute theme and clever ecosystem mechanics.Beautiful and thematic componentsTense risk-reward balanceSimple rules with surprising depthFast and dynamic gameplayCan be punishing if you miscalculateLimited interaction between playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever wondered what it's like to be a deity who, instead of focusing on universal harmony, just wants dinosaurs everywhere? In Gods Love Dinosaurs, that's exactly your mission. You've been tasked with designing a sustainable ecosystem, complete with the whole food chain, predators, and prey. But let's be honest: who doesn't love dinosaurs? Your real goal is to fill the map with as many prehistoric creatures as possible, even if it means balancing nature on a knife's edge.

The dynamics are a game of cat and mouse (or rather, dino and prey). Each turn, you choose and place a tile in your ecosystem, expanding the territory and introducing new animals. The secret lies in the growth: prey need space to flourish and feed the chain. Every so often, your dinosaurs enter the scene and feast, eating everything in sight. The more they eat, the more eggs they lay, and the more points you score. Sounds easy? That's the catch.

If you're too greedy and let your dinos eat everything, you'll cause local extinction and run out of food for the next round. It's a strategic puzzle where you must plan the map's expansion so that food regrows in time to sustain your giant population. It's a tense balance between the greed for points and biological survival. If you enjoy tile-placement games with a touch of abstract strategy and adorable components, this game is a treat. Get ready to manage your fauna, avoid ecological collapse, and, of course, create the largest horde of dinosaurs the world has ever seen!

## FAQ
### Is the game too complex?
Not at all! The rules are quite accessible, but the strategy of where to place each tile to avoid food extinction is where the challenge lies.

### How long does a game last?
Usually between 30 and 45 minutes, making it great for those who want a quick session.

### Does it work well with 2 players?
Yes, the game scales well from 2 to 5 players, maintaining the tension of ecosystem management.

### Is it suitable for children?
Yes, with its dinosaur theme and simple rules, it's a great gateway into strategy games.

### What are 'dinomeeples'?
They are the dinosaur-shaped wooden pieces, which are the charm of the game and represent your points.

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