How many players is Darwin's Journey?

Darwin's Journey plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Darwin's Journey take to play?

A game of Darwin's Journey takes 60–120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Darwin's Journey any good?

Darwin's Journey rates 8.0/10 from 370 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / travel game built around contracts, ownership, point to point movement.

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Darwin's Journey (2021)

1–4 players · 60–120 min · age 14+ · ★ 8.0 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 8.0/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 14+ who like exploration games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Darwin's Journey

Retrace Darwin’s journey to the Galapagos in a worker-placement adventure.

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Exploration Travel

Mechanics: Contracts, Ownership, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Set-up · Designer: Simone Luciani, Nestore Mangone

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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Darwin's Journey FAQ

How many players is Darwin's Journey?: Darwin's Journey plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Darwin's Journey take to play?: A game of Darwin's Journey takes 60–120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Darwin's Journey any good?: Darwin's Journey rates 8.0/10 from 370 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / travel game built around contracts, ownership, point to point movement.