Evo
2–5 players • 60 min • ages 14+
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 14+
How it plays
Evo plays 2–5 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Evo, released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, is a side-scrolling action platformer developed by Almanic Corporation. The game follows the evolutionary progression of a creature through Earth's geological eras, beginning in the ocean and eventually reaching the age of mammals. It stands as a unique experimental title that synthesized role-playing mechanics with platforming gameplay, tasking players with consuming prey to gain evolution points used to mutate body parts and physical traits.
The game is often noted for its ambitious scope and unconventional narrative structure, which departs from the typical arcade-style platformers of the early nineties. While it did not achieve significant commercial success during its original release, it has since attained a dedicated cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts who appreciate its distinct biological themes and challenging gameplay loops. Its design remains a curious artifact of the period, reflecting a willingness by developers to push the boundaries of established console genres.
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About Evo
Evo is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 60 min • ages 14+. 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 Evo?
Evo is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 1 hour. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Evo for?
Evo is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Evo take to play?
A game of Evo is listed at about 1 hour. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Evo for?
Evo lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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