Objective of the Game
The objective of Dino World is to build and develop your own dinosaur world by collecting resources and researching technologies efficiently. The player with the most advanced and flourishing dinosaur world wins at the end of the game.
Game Setup
- Game Board: The game board is placed in the middle of the table, displaying diverse areas such as forests, water regions, and mountains.
- Resource Cards: The resource cards are shuffled and placed face-down next to the game board.
- Dinosaur Figures: Each player receives 5 dinosaur figures in the color of their choice.
- Action Cards: These cards are shuffled and placed face-down for use.
- Player Boards: Each player is given a board to track their progress in world development, like food, technology, and dinosaur population.
Gameplay
The game is played over several rounds. Each round consists of the following phases:
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Collect Resources: Each player draws two resource cards from the deck. These resources are used to breed new dinosaur species or research technologies.
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Action Phase: Players can perform two actions. Possible actions include:
- Explore: Draw three cards from the action card deck and choose one to keep.
- Breed New Dinosaurs: Pay the required resources to create a new dinosaur species by placing a dinosaur figure on the board.
- Research Technology: Invest in technology that improves your world and gives you advantages during the game.
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Trade Resources: Exchange resources with other players to acquire what you need.
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Check Development: Review progress on your player board. If certain conditions are met, you receive bonuses for further developing your dino world.
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End of Round: The round ends once all players have completed their actions. A new round begins.
End of the Game
The game ends after a predetermined number of rounds or when a player reaches a certain level of development. The player with the most achievement points from development and technology wins.
Strategic Tips
- Resource Management: Plan your resources wisely to make the most of your actions, even in rounds with suboptimal resources.
- Technological Advantages: Invest early in technologies that offer long-term benefits in the later stages of the game.
- Player Interaction: Use trading effectively to obtain scarce resources and strategically position yourself.
Special Features
Each dinosaur species has special abilities that can be used strategically during the game to gain advantages in exploration or resource management.
