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Northstar Game Studio Evolution Board Game | Create Species in This Strategy Game for Adults, Teens and Families | 2-6 Players, Age 12+

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Edition: Evolution


Features

  • Shared Ecosystem: Evolution takes place in a dynamic connected world, where food is scarce, and predators roam.
  • Create your Species: Play cards to create species and adapt to a changing constantly changing ecosystem.
  • Strategic Gameplay: Become a carnivore or defend your species to avoid being prey. Just like in nature, everything is connected with every new species affecting those around them.
  • Endless Replayability: Create over 12,000 different species! Every game offers a new world to explore.
  • Great for Game Night: Featuring eye-catching art and playtime of around 60 minutes, Evolution is ideal for your next game night.

Description

NorthStar Game Studio is an award-winning independent board game publisher based in Maryland, US, with over 4 million games sold. Why buy our games? Our goal is simple but bold: to create games worth passing on to the next generation. At NorthStar, we take our time to craft fun, intuitive, beautiful, and highly replayable board games worth keeping in your collection. Play in a shared ecosystem of predators and prey. Create your own species using trait cards. Adapt your species to a changing environment. Feed your species to survive and thrive. Enjoy a unique ecosystem each time you play. Evolution Paint The Roses Deluxe Evolution: Climate Wits & Wagers Deluxe Ed. Oceans Oceans Deluxe Eila and Something Shiny

Brand Name: North Star Games


Genre: Strategy


Number of Players: 2-6 Players


Edition: Evolution


Sub Brand: Friends


Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging


Unit Count: 1 Count


Estimated Playing Time: 60 minutes


Number of Packs: 1


Included Components: 129 Trait Cards (17 Carnivore Trait Cards, 7 of Each Other Trait Card), 20 Species Boards, 40 Wooden Markers, 144 Food Tokens, 12 Ten Value Food Tokens, 1 Watering Hole Board, 6 Food Screens, 1 Dino Starter Token , 2 Player Aids, 1 Rulebook


Age Range Description: 144 months to 1188 months


Global Trade Identification Number: 52


Item Type Name: Board Game


Manufacturer: North Star Games


Minimum Age Recomendation: 144


Model Number: NSG501


UPC: 892884000852


Manufacturer Warranty Description: No Warranty


Manufacturer Part Number: NSG501


Set Name: Evolution


Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up


Game Mechanics: area control, card drafting, engine building


Supported Battery Types: No batteries required


Educational Objective: Teach and reinforce concepts related to evolution and biology


Indoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Operation Mode: Manual


Item Dimensions L x W: 11.75"L x 8.75"W


Item Weight: 2 pounds


Number of Items: 1


Item Dimensions: 11.81 x 11.81 x 0.04 inches


Size: Evolution


Theme: Games


Color: Tan


CPSIA Cautionary Statement: Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable


Rulebook Availability: Printed Included


Material Type: Cardboard


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Durable Pieces, Easier to Learn Just by Playing
Edition: Evolution
My wife and I bought this to bring to a family get together, and it was a big hit. We have played about 5 times now, and each time it feels unique and engaging. I would recommend to a new buyer reading the rules yourself beforehand, and instead of just verbally explaining the rules, I would hand out the quick reference cards the game comes with and then explain each of the four parts of a round as you play it with them the first round. I found with this game, learning it definitely came faster as you played. Additionally, I was thoroughly impressed with the thickness of the cardboard tokens, species boards, and watering hole. They are extremely durable, and feel like a high quality product. Even my 8 year old nephew was able to easily pick up and use the pieces (although the nuances of the strategy were a little much, but overall he played just fine with the adults and slight parent coaching).The cards as well were pretty firm, and the instructions are glossy and the pages have some weight. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Fun game, easy, but expensive
Edition: Evolution
I bought this for my 9th grade biology class to help solidify some concepts about evolution. The game is fun and entertaining and the kids really like it. I also bought three other games, and this one was one of the easiest to learn and kept kids attention the longest. It is a great little game. I just can't believe the price - holy crap - If it wasn't so expensive, Id've bought 3 of them so my whole class could play, but as it is, I have to settle for 1 on my teacher's salary. Oh well ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023 by Cari B
    • Imaginative and fun strategy game.
Edition: Evolution
This game is easy to learn and tricky to master as there are many strategies to explore. It’s not a fast game but it doesn’t drag out too long either. My wife and I play it with our 10 year old son (who usually seems to win) and it is enjoyed by all. Great artwork and very imaginative premise.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020 by Nathan
    • Im going to be rough on this one.
Edition: Evolution
Overall I love this game. I had a board game night coming up so I pick up evolution. It was super easy to teach and after about 15-20 min we were off and running. I played several games with 5-6 players and it was a great time. Now here comes the but ... the entire time I felt like it needed something like a bit of polish. I liked the game play and making your own species is super cool and hit that nerdy itch. I just couldnt shake the felling like was missing something. So I did some digging and found it is offered on SOME mobile devices and steam. On mobile if available its free and on steam its like $15. So I hedged my bets and bought the steam version because my phone was not compatible. And oh boy I was not disappointed the steam version allows you to do a campaign that varied the theme and gives you a varied difficulty AI to play against. Then my Gf got on her phone and downloaded the free version..... and was able to play with and against me on my steam version. This irritated me a bit at this point I had bought the board game and steam version to then see it could be free. All you would need is internet and your phone and 4 friends(4 is the limit online) could play for free. That being said I am not regretting my purchases and have looked into the expansions (which arent available on the digital version). I can easily recommend this game. I would say if youre on the fence or dont plan on playing with more than 4 people check if its available on you phone. Give it a spin and see what you think. Then see if you want the physical version. I am not bashing this game its great and I will continue to play both versions. In Summary - The digital version On the phone is free and on steam is $15. These are cross compatible and can play with each other . The limit is 4 players. There are new cards to purchase through the digital version Campaign and AI to play again The Physical Board 2-6 players two expansions ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020 by Alex Kuehn
    • Amazing Game!
Edition: Evolution
The quality of the pieces is excellent! Game play takes about 40 minutes. Has a little bit of a learning curve, but once everyone understands all of the card types, play speed and enjoyment improve. We have played with ages 7+.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Good board game and price.
Edition: Evolution
The instructions are somewhat unclear and it's not super easy to learn how to play. It's fun once you get the hang of it but it's not one of the best board games i own.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022 by Gerry N.
    • New Favorite
Edition: Evolution
This is my new favorite game. It takes a bit to learn all the rules but once you've gotten them down it's challenging but not hard. I really enjoy the art style
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by Nicole
    • Super fun
Edition: Evolution
One of the most fun games I've played in a while! It's very dynamic and every game really is different. It can be a bit difficult and requires a good handle on strategy though. They art is also really beautiful and the pieces are all well made out of quality materials it seems like.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020 by CG

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