Gods Love Dinosaurs
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Players take on the role of gods designing an ecosystem's food chain in Gods Love Dinosaurs, drafting and placing tiles to introduce animals, predators, and eventually towering dinosaurs. Each turn adds a tile to build habitats and food sources, while dinosaurs periodically roam the ecosystem to feast, laying eggs that translate into victory points. The tension between growing your dinosaur population and maintaining a sustainable food chain is the game's clever central puzzle. It is a quirky, tile-laying strategy game with a playful prehistoric twist.
Hobbli's Notes
Gods Love Dinosaurs takes a familiar tile-laying formula and elevates it with a genuinely engaging risk-reward loop: overfeed your dinosaurs and the ecosystem collapses, underfeed them and you miss out on points. The lighthearted gods-playing-with-dinosaurs framing keeps things fun despite the ecological logic underneath. It's accessible enough for families but rewards careful planning for more strategic players. A fun, underrated pick for fans of tile-placement puzzles.
What we like
- Clever risk-reward ecosystem puzzle at the heart of the tile placement.
- Playful, distinctive dinosaur theme stands out from typical euro games.
- Accessible rules make it approachable for families.
- Compact 45-minute playtime keeps sessions brisk.
Keep in mind
- Niche theme and mechanics may feel obscure to some players.
- Limited player interaction compared to more competitive titles.
Who it's for
Good for families and casual strategy gamers (ages 10+) who enjoy tile-placement puzzles, in groups of 2-5.
