In de voetsporen van Darwin

"In the Footsteps of Darwin" is a board game for 2 to 5 players, suitable for players aged 8 and older, with an average playtime of 20 to 30 minutes. In this game, players take on the role of young naturalists aboard the Beagle, helping Charles Darwin complete his book "On the Origin of Species". During the journey, players study animals, conduct cartographic research, publish findings, and develop theories.

Features:

• Number of players: 2-5
• Age: 8 years and older
• Playing time: 20-30 minutes
• Mechanisms: Endgame bonuses, grid coverage, layers, open drafting, pattern formation, rondel, square grid, tile placement
• Themes: Animals, educational, nautical
  
  

Gameplay: Players take turns choosing a tile from the game board and placing it in their personal notebook. Each tile represents an animal or a character and offers specific bonuses or scoring opportunities. After placing a tile, the ship, the Beagle, moves depending on the chosen tile, which affects the available options for the next player. The goal is to collect more victory points than the opponents by strategically placing tiles and developing theories.

Components:

• 1 Travel board
• 64 Animal tiles
• 5 Notebooks for Nature Researchers
• 5 Character Tiles
• 16 Publication sheets
• 15 Compass cards
• 28 Theories
• 10 Guide Cards
• 1 Darwin figure
• 1 Beagle figure
• 1 Score block
• 1 Fabric bag
• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Appendix-booklet