Dominant Species

90,000 B.C. — Prepare to embark on an epic adventure through a gripping ice age, where the battle for survival among ancient species unfolds! Dominant Species invites players into a captivating experience that showcases a critical moment in our planet's history: the relentless advance of an ice age and the survival challenges faced by various animal classes.

Step into the shoes of one of six formidable animal classes—mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, arachnids, or insects. At the start of the game, these species coexist in a delicate balance. But as the game progresses, the ultimate challenge of evolution takes center stage: it's a thrilling struggle for the 'survival of the fittest.'

Utilize strategic action pawn placement to compete for dominance across diverse terrain tiles, unlocking powerful card effects along the way. Your path to victory lies in propagating your species and amassing valuable victory points!

Engage in actions like speciation, migration, and adaptation to advance your objectives while cleverly disrupting your opponents' strategies. The game features large hexagonal tiles that dynamically depict ancient Earth. As the ice age encroaches, smaller tundra tiles will be introduced, dramatically transforming the game landscape.

Central to the gameplay are the cylindrical action pawns (or 'APs'), empowering players to execute a range of essential actions during both planning and execution phases. Enhance your animal’s chances of survival while strategically hindering your rivals. Accumulate valuable victory points (VPs) in your quest for dominance!

Discover an array of unique cards that offer one-time abilities and recurring VP opportunities, intensifying the strategic experience. Interact with species cubes and element disks that impact both your animals and the ever-changing Earth.

As you approach the thrilling conclusion, a final tile scoring will reveal who has gathered the most victory points. The player with the highest total will ascend to greatness, watching their animal crowned as the Dominant Species. But beware—time is of the essence as the ice age looms ever closer!