Dominant Species
2–6 players • 240 min • ages 14+ • Korea Boardgames • 2010
- Publisher
- Korea Boardgames · GMT Games · Asterion Press
- First published
- 2010
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 240 min
- Age
- 14+
- Genre
- Tile based game
How it plays
Dominant Species plays 2–6 players, takes about 240 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Dominant Species was designed by Chad Jensen and published by GMT Games in 2010. Conceived as a complex wargame-eurogame hybrid, the title explores the harsh realities of the prehistoric ice age. Jensen sought to blend thematic area control with scientific adaptation mechanics, forcing players to navigate shifting environmental conditions that determine the survival of their specific animal class.
The game is widely recognized for its high level of strategic depth and its unforgiving, deterministic nature. Critics praised its ability to turn abstract biological concepts into a rigorous tabletop competition. While it was originally produced by GMT Games, the Korea Boardgames edition was released to expand its international reach, solidifying its reputation as a modern classic in the heavy strategy genre.
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About Dominant Species
Dominant Species is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • 240 min • ages 14+ • Korea Boardgames • 2010. It's filed under tile-based game. The catalog entry lists area majority as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Dominant Species?
Dominant Species is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 4 hours, filed under tile-based game. The catalog entry lists area majority as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-909-dominant-species-6th-printing.aspx
How many players is Dominant Species for?
Dominant Species is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Dominant Species take to play?
A game of Dominant Species is listed at about 4 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Dominant Species for?
Dominant Species lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Dominant Species?
Dominant Species is published by Korea Boardgames, GMT Games and Asterion Press. The catalog gives its publication year as 2010.
Has Dominant Species won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Dominant Species lists Golden Geek Award for Board Game of the Year and Golden Geek Award for Best Strategy Board Game.
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