BGG rank #259 · 2017

Dinosaur Island

Dinosaur Island (2017) is #259 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 1–4 players, 90–120 min, ages 8+. Designed by Jonathan Gilmour-Long, Brian Lewis.

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Year: 2017
Players: 1–4
Play time: 90–120 min
Age: 8+

About the game

In Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life.

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Mechanics

Action Points Dice Rolling Income Set Collection Tile Placement Worker Placement

Designers

Jonathan Gilmour-Long Brian Lewis

Artists

Kwanchai Moriya, Anthony Wocken

Publishers

Pandasaurus Games, Angry Lion Games, Arclight Games, Asmodee, Devir, Feuerland Spiele, Galakta, Ghenos Games, Hobby World, MeepleBR, Planeta Igor, Rozum

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