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What kind of game is Holotype: Mesozoic North America?

Holotype: Mesozoic North America is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is Holotype: Mesozoic North America?

Holotype: Mesozoic North America offers a balanced level of interaction where you still do your own thing, but opponent decisions matter. It creates shared tension without becoming overly confrontational.

What is the presentation of Holotype: Mesozoic North America like?

Holotype: Mesozoic North America has a polished look that supports gameplay without overpowering it. Expect a pleasant table presence with artwork that complements the game flow.

How strategic is Holotype: Mesozoic North America?

Holotype: Mesozoic North America 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 Holotype: Mesozoic North America to learn?

Holotype: Mesozoic North America has moderate complexity, combining approachable core rules with enough depth to stay interesting. Most groups can learn it in a session and grow into stronger play over time.

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Holotype: Mesozoic North America

Place workers to gather fossils, research, and publish dinosaurs to earn victory points.

2023 • 2–5

Average rating: 4.02
Players: 2–5
Avg time: 30 min
Age: 5+

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Overview

A fast-paced light-strategy worker placement board game about paleontology for 2-5 players. Players use their Paleontologist, Grad Student and Field Assistant workers to gather fossils, do research and publish new Dinosaurs and Marine Reptiles as Holotypes. Personal and semi-collaborative Global Objectives feature modern paleontology concepts such as cladistics and taxonomy. The player with the most Victory Points from publishing Holotypes, completing Personal Objectives and contributing to Global Objectives wins.