# Origin

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #4032
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.16 / 5
- **Designers**: Andrea Mainini
- **Artists**: Carole Carrion
- **Publishers**: Matagot, Group SNE, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Exploration, Prehistoric
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Hand Management, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy strategy games with an immersive theme, Origin is for you. The game blends territorial expansion, technology collection, and specific objectives in a smart way.Deep strategy and replayabilityRich and immersive themeWell-integrated mechanicsCan be complex for beginnersMatches can take timeRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Origin, you embark on an epic journey starting from the heart of Africa, guiding humanity's expansion across the planet. Tribes evolve and diversify, maintaining ties with their ancestors and all inhabitants of Earth. The game is a blend of strategy and tactics, where you manage your pieces, varying in color, height, and thickness, to dominate regions and collect technologies. Each turn offers crucial choices: placing new pieces, moving existing ones, or challenging opponents to take control of areas. Cards add layers of strategy, offering unique abilities and specific objectives. Victory depends on how you balance territorial expansion, technology collection, and objective fulfillment. Origin is a game that tests your planning and adaptability, ideal for those who enjoy strategic challenges with a rich and immersive theme.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Origin?
Origin is for 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
A game lasts between 45 to 60 minutes.

### Is Origin hard to learn?
The game has a weight of 2.1639 on BGG, so it's moderate but can be complex for beginners.

### What is the theme of Origin?
The theme is humanity's expansion from Africa, with prehistoric and exploration elements.

### Does Origin have language dependency?
No, the game has little text and is easily memorizable.

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