Prehistories: Evolutions

The Flying Games, 25th Century Games, Maldito Games · Board game · 2022
2–5 35 min Weight 2.0/5
7.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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7.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're already a fan of the base Prehistories game, this expansion is a must-have to refresh your playthroughs!

Highlights
  • Secret and evolving modules
  • High replayability with combinations
  • Expands the base game masterfully
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • The surprise lasts a few plays
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About the game
Get ready to boost your experience with the base game of Prehistories! Evolutions brings four brand-new modules, each coming in a sealed envelope with a cool backstory and rules that add that extra spice to the gameplay. The neat part is that you don't open everything at once. At each stage, a new module is revealed, bringing surprises and changing the game a bit. Think of it as a gradual evolution, where the game itself transforms before your eyes. After all the envelopes have been opened and the secrets revealed, the magic happens: you can mix and match these modules however you like! This flexibility allows for unique playthroughs, adapting the experience to your preferences or what the group is in the mood for. It's like having several mini-games within one, ready to be combined in creative ways. If you enjoy the idea of a game that reinvents itself and offers boosted replayability, Evolutions is the way to go. It adds strategic layers and new possibilities without overcomplicating things, maintaining that light and accessible weight we appreciate. It's the perfect expansion for those who want more Prehistories without having to learn a completely new game. We know games with this 'unlockable' content approach build up a lot of anticipation, and Evolutions delivers that masterfully, keeping the fun consistently high.
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Components: Polyominoes
Publisher The Flying Games, 25th Century Games, Maldito Games, Playagame Edizioni, TLAMA games
Designer Alexandre Emerit, Benoit Turpin
Artist Camille Chaussy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base Prehistories game to play with Evolutions?
Absolutely! Evolutions is an expansion and adds content to the base game, so you need to own it to play.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
No, the idea is to add new layers and replayability without drastically increasing complexity. The game's weight remains light.
How long does it take to open all the modules?
This depends on how you decide to play and when the modules are revealed, but the 'unlocking' experience is part of the fun and usually happens over a few games.
Can I mix the modules in different ways each game?
Exactly! After all modules are opened, you can choose which ones to combine, creating a huge variety of experiences.
Does the expansion add a lot of new components?
Yes, it adds 4 modules with rules and gameplay elements that expand the base game.