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Board game · animals, card game

Evolution

Dominic Crapuchettes, Sergey Machin, Dmitry Knorre

2014 · 2⁠–⁠6 players, best with 4 · 60 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 6 players, best with 4.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players
  • 6 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.4 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–60 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.1/1014,446 ratings
  • BGG rank506thamong all games

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How to play Evolution

Evolution is a 2 to 6 player game for ages 12 and up that takes about 60 minutes. Players manage cards to develop animal species and choose traits that help them find food, survive predators, and compete with other players’ creations. It feels tactical and reactive, with direct pressure between players, and suits a group that enjoys adapting plans as the table changes.

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Hand management
  • Push your luck
  • Secret unit deployment
  • Simulation
  • Simultaneous action selection
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Credits Evolution

  • DesignDominic Crapuchettes
  • DesignSergey Machin
  • DesignDmitry Knorre
  • ArtKurt Miller
  • ArtGiorgio De Michele
  • ArtJJ Ariosa
  • ArtCatherine Hamilton
  • PublisherSchmidt Spiele

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Game details Evolution

Year published
2014
Players
2–6, best with 4
Playing time
60–60 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.4 out of 5
Designer
Dominic Crapuchettes, Sergey Machin, Dmitry Knorre
Publisher
Schmidt Spiele

Frequently asked questions Evolution

How many players is Evolution for?

For 2 to 6 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

60 to 60 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–6.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku