
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,818
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Goblivion
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

2020
Rules assistance for Dinoblivion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Dinoblivion is a board game released in 2020 for 1–2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jean-François Gauthier and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
-Dinoblivion, Conquer the Dinosaur's Land!- Dinoblivion is a game of strategy: a combination of Tableau and Deck Building Elements set in a Universe where Humanity has to coexist with Dinosaurs. Playing Solo or against each other, you control primitive people who must fight off Dinosaurs and conquer the promised land of Dinoblivion. It is a quick strategy game where you can take advantage of Multi-Use Cards to make sure you always have interesting choices. Based on the ever-changing cards in the hunting grounds, develop a long-term strategy and find the best combinations between cards to become the most glorious clan! The game is about hunting, expanding your clan, managing your resources, building mighty Totems and fighting Great Dinosaurs! Every game will be different with 4 unique Clan Chiefs to play, 16 Actions Cards and 15 Clan Cards with Multi-Use functionality. Be ready to fight 8 different dinosaurs in addition to Cannibals hidden in the jungle! All in all, it's 122 Cards, 40 different ones. 2 Player Boards, 1 Main Board, 12 Wooden Meeples, 6 Food Tokens, 12 Dino Tokens, 24 Dinosaur Egg Tokens and 1 Rule Book. Join the Dinoblivion universe and Take Over the Land of the Dinosaurs!
Dinoblivion supports 1–2 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 Dinoblivion is 30–45 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 Dinoblivion for ages 12 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.
Dinoblivion has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Dinoblivion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Dinoblivion are: Jean-François Gauthier. 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 Dinoblivion 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.