Darwin's Journey
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.9 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Darwin's Journey is a worker-placement Eurogame that recreates Charles Darwin's expedition through the Galapagos Islands. Workers must be trained across various disciplines before they can perform key actions like exploration, correspondence, and delivering specimens to museums. Over five rounds, players pursue short- and long-term objectives tied to biological discovery for victory points. Its innovative worker-training progression adds a fresh spin to a beloved genre.
Hobbli's Notes
The worker-training layer is a genuinely fresh idea in a crowded genre, giving worker placement a satisfying sense of character growth. The scientific theme comes through clearly in how the systems are built.
What we like
- Innovative worker-training mechanic adds fresh depth to worker placement.
- Strong thematic integration with Darwin's scientific journey.
- Multiple objective-driven paths to victory.
- Well-designed solo mode.
Keep in mind
- High rules complexity for newcomers to the genre.
- Long playtime demands a dedicated session.
- Can suffer from analysis paralysis with many action options.
Who it's for
Experienced euro-gamers who enjoy worker placement, solo-friendly, best with 3 players, ages 14+.
