Dominant Species
2010
Design8.2/10
Interaction10.0/10
Artistry2.1/10
Strategy6.9/10
Complexity10.0/10

What do these ratings say about Dominant Species?

What kind of game is Dominant Species?

Dominant Species leans heavily into theme and atmosphere, so the setting is a core part of why people enjoy it.

How interactive is Dominant Species?

Dominant Species features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Dominant Species like?

Dominant Species is visually straightforward and prioritizes function over spectacle. The presentation stays clear and practical, keeping the focus on decision-making.

How strategic is Dominant Species?

Dominant Species sits in a middle lane where planning matters, but you can still adapt on the fly. It offers strategic decisions without demanding exhaustive optimization every turn.

How hard is Dominant Species to learn?

Dominant Species is a more complex title that can take time to fully absorb. It is usually best for players comfortable tracking layered rules and multi-step decisions.

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Dominant Species

Adapt your species to dominate the changing landscape and score the most points.
2010 • 2–6

Player info

Average rating
4.26
Players
2–6
Avg time
240 min
Age
14+

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Overview

Dominant Species pits players against each other as different classes of animals attempting to thrive during an impending ice age. Players use worker placement to select actions each round, from drafting cards that grant special abilities to directly manipulating the environment and spreading their species across the board's modular terrain. Carefully consider your actions, as each can dramatically impact the availability of resources and the overall balance of power.

The core of the game revolves around area control and adaptation. Players compete to dominate different terrain types and exploit available food sources, ultimately aiming to score the most points by having the most dominant species in the most favorable environments as the ice age descends. With variable player powers representing distinct animal classes, each game presents unique strategic challenges and opportunities, demanding skillful adaptation and tactical foresight to achieve dominance.

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Publishers
  • GMT Games