
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,578
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Ghost for $ale
- 3–5 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2007

2017
Rules assistance for Dino World
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Dino World is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Virginio Gigli, Flaminia Brasini, and Marco Pranzo.
An archaeopteryx jumps through the thick ferns. But what the little primitive bird doesn't know, is a velociraptor has already spotted him. But even this agile hunter isn't sure when the big T-rex, who all the dinosaurs fear, will come! The player, who manages to push the dinosaur playing cards from the box so that they land on the most dinosaurs captures the most prey. Players need to aim well and push their cards skillfully. An exciting prehistoric hunt.
Dino World supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dino World is 10–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dino World for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dino World has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dino World belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Dino World and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Dino World are: Virginio Gigli, Flaminia Brasini, and Marco Pranzo. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dino World as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.