Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
New islands have emerged from the ocean, and as scientists, you must research the new, developing ecosystems present there.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Re-rolling and Locking
Keep selected dice and reroll the remainder to pursue a desired result.
End Game Bonuses
Earn additional points for meeting conditions evaluated when the game ends.
Turn Order: Progressive
Determine or change the order in which players take their turns.
Read the full game description
New islands have emerged from the ocean, and as scientists, you must research the new, developing ecosystems present there. Watch the islands on the board grow in three dimensions as you learn more about them, and add colorful plants and animals to each island as you explore their ecosystems. Each round in Emerge, earn points by rolling your dice and using them to collect research and make discoveries. All players start with the same research board, but throughout the game you can modify your own board and change what you're researching. After eight rounds, score points based on how flourished and biodiverse your islands are as well as varying research objectives. —description from the publisher