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Origins: How We Became Human

Players

2-5

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

3.8

Rating

6.75

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.9

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.8

More strategic control

Table feel

The game Origins: How We Became Human has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, the game has a strong interaction score.

Replay value

Origins: How We Became Human has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Origins: How We Became Human is 7.67, indicating a game that relies more on player decisions and strategy rather than luck. The game has minimal randomness impact, with random elements playing a notable but not exclusive role in the outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, the game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

The game traces the development of early human species from 120,000 years ago through to the near-modern era. Players take the role of Peking Man, Archaic Homo Sapiens, Cro-Magnon, Neanderthal, or Homo Floresiensis, and each attempts to develop instincts and higher cortical brain functioning, such as language traits. The populations expand and collide, and eventually consciousness, society, and culture are sought after.

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Credits

Designers

1
Phil Eklund

Artists

2
Phil Eklund Tobias Naesborg

Publishers

1
Sierra Madre Games