game profile

Dominant Species

Evolutionary area-control

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Dominant Species is a heavy game (weight 8/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict is high (7/10) — friendships will be tested.

Of every game in our catalog, Dominant Species is closest to Imperial Struggle (89% profile match) but scores higher on negotiation (2 vs. 0).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo0/10
Fiddly7/10
Players
4P5P3P6P1P2P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
8
Depth
10
Density
6

Dominant Species is a heavy game (weight 8/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
9
Conflict
7
Negotiation
2

Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict is high (7/10) — friendships will be tested.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
5
Output
1
Catch-up
4

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
8
Engine
6
Narrative
6

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 6/10). There's some narrative flavor (narrative 6/10).

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 6/10). There's some narrative flavor (narrative 6/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from Dominant Species's 12-axis profile.

Is Dominant Species good solo?
No — Dominant Species is a strictly multiplayer experience (solo 0/10).
What player count is Dominant Species best at?
Dominant Species is at its best at 4P, 5P; with 3P, 6P also strong; 1P, 2P are the weakest counts.
Is Dominant Species a heavy game?
Yes — Dominant Species is a heavy game (weight 8/10). Expect a serious rules teach and a multi-hour first session.
How much luck is there in Dominant Species?
Dominant Species has moderate variance (input 5/10, output 1/10).
Is Dominant Species confrontational?
Highly confrontational — Dominant Species scores 7/10 on direct conflict. Friendships will be tested.

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