Cover art for Origins: How We Became Human

Origins: How We Became Human

2007 · BGG
Avg rating
6.76
Bayes rating
5.74
Weight
3.80 (Heavy)
Players
2-5
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
527

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Description

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.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Auction & bidding Drafting Resource & economic management

Game type

Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Sierra Madre Games

Designers

Phil Eklund