The Track goes from “Ice Age” to “Scorching,” and each space on the zone lists the effects of that temperature: every space except Temperate will affect the amount of plant food available for the round, and all but the three white in the center will also cause certain species to lose population. The Climate Track is a wide board, double-sided with slight differences based on the number of players, and it’s made of three large puzzle pieces. The climate track shows cold on the left and hot on the right. Some of the cards are the same Traits as before, but with added text that applies to the Climate rules, while others (like “Heavy Fur” and “Cooling Plates”) are brand-new. What’s new this time around are some added Trait cards and the Climate Track. The quality of the components in previous Evolution games has been excellent–you can see more photos of the finished base game in my “Reaping the Rewards” post about it. Some existing traits have been modified to add climate protection, as well as sun/snowflake symbols that will affect the climate. 30 Climate Event cards (15 Cold, 15 Hot)Įvolution: Climate Conversion Kit (if you already own the base game):.

(Or, if you want to print your own copy, the stand-alone PnP is $15 and the conversion kit PnP is $5.) I’ve played the original game with kids as young as 8, and I think it’s manageable although younger kids may not get the deeper strategies immediately.Įvolution: Climate is GeekDad Approved! Evolution: Climate components. There are two versions: a stand-alone game for $59.99, and a conversion kit for those who already own the base game for $29.99. What Is Evolution: Climate?Įvolution: Climate is a sequel to Evolution for 2 to 6 players, ages 12 and up, and takes about an hour to play. Either way, you need to keep an eye on the forecast, because the climate is going to have an effect on your species, and you need to be prepared.

The world of Evolution is heating up! Or perhaps cooling down.

With this month’s Kickstarter launch of Evolution – The Video Game, I thought it might be worth taking a closer look at this analog version as well! (Note: this review is based on my original Kickstarter Tabletop Alert, modified to reflect finished components.) There were limited copies available to purchase at Gen Con in 2016, but it didn’t hit store shelves until later. Today’s title: Evolution: Climate, which was originally funded in March 2016, and delivered to backers in late 2016. In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign.

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