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In the Footsteps of Darwin

Grégory Grard, Matthieu Verdier · Sorry We Are French · 2023

Draft specimens by moving Darwin across a grid. Pawn position constrains what you take. Simple movement puzzle with layered scoring.

Players

2–5

Time

30 min

Ages

8+

Difficulty

Light

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How it plays

In the Footsteps of Darwin is a light tile-drafting game. Players are young naturalists helping Darwin write his book. Tiles are laid out in a 3x3 grid, and the Beagle ship moves around the outside.

On your turn, you take a tile from the row or column facing the Beagle, then the ship moves. Animal tiles go into your notebook according to their habitat and class, and character tiles give bonuses. Completing rows or columns earns publications. After twelve turns, the player with the most points wins.

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Common questions

How long does In the Footsteps of Darwin take?

About 30 minutes once everyone knows the rules.

How many people can play In the Footsteps of Darwin?

It plays 2 to 5 players.

What age is In the Footsteps of Darwin for?

The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.

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