In the Footsteps of Darwin
2–5 players • 30 min • ages 8+
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
In the Footsteps of Darwin plays 2–5 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
In the Footsteps of Darwin was published in 2023 by Sorry We Can, designed by Grégory Grard and Matthieu Verdier. The game was developed to celebrate the bicentennial of Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle, tasking players with assisting the naturalist in finalizing his seminal work, On the Origin of Species. The gameplay mechanics are designed to mirror the academic rigor of the expedition, encouraging players to collect animal tiles and navigate research tracks to accumulate victory points.
The game is widely praised for its aesthetic, which features detailed, scientific-style illustrations by Maud Briand. The visual design leans into the 19th-century naturalist tradition, utilizing a muted, organic color palette and tactile components intended to evoke the atmosphere of a Victorian-era expedition log. Upon its release, it received a positive reception from the tabletop community for its approachable strategy and its respectful, educational integration of evolutionary history.
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In the Footsteps of Darwin is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 30 minutes. 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 In the Footsteps of Darwin for?
In the Footsteps of Darwin 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 In the Footsteps of Darwin take to play?
A game of In the Footsteps of Darwin is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is In the Footsteps of Darwin for?
In the Footsteps of Darwin lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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