Dinosaur Island
2017
Design7.5/10
Interaction4.0/10
Artistry7.0/10
Strategy5.6/10
Complexity5.5/10

Dinosaur Island

Manage a dinosaur theme park, acquire DNA, and ensure visitor safety for ultimate success.
2017 • 1–4
Average rating
4.35
Players
1–4
Avg time
120 min
Age
8+
Listed in shelves
Description

In Dinosaur Island, you compete to build the most successful dinosaur theme park. Each round, you'll collect DNA, research new dinosaur species, and hire specialized personnel. However, simply creating dinosaurs isn't enough – you'll need to manage the park's security to prevent dangerous breakouts and ensure visitor safety.

The game utilizes an action point allowance system, requiring careful planning and resource management. Dice rolling is used for DNA acquisition and other key actions, adding an element of chance to your strategic decisions. Clever worker placement allows you to gain advantages over your opponents by securing limited resources and actions. By strategically placing tiles to develop your park and collecting sets of dinosaurs, attractions and specialists you can become the ultimate Dinosaur Island mogul.

Categories
Dice, Economic, Science Fiction, City Building, Animals, Dinosaurs, Industry / Manufacturing, Tile Placement
Mechanics
Action Point Allowance System, Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Worker Placement, Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, Variable Player Powers
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