- BGG rank
- BGG #10,944
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Endogenesis: 2nd Edition
2021
Rules assistance for Endogenesis: 2nd Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 45–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Endogenesis: 2nd Edition
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Endogenesis: 2nd Edition is a board game released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by David Goh and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Action Points.
About the game
You and your companions are cosmic spirits in an alien, infant universe. Seeking more, you opened breaches to other realms, setting lose a pandora's box of chaos, knowledge and wonder across your reality. These new experiences confer upon each of you new emotions and varying abilities, blessing you with individualism...while cursing you with differences. Before long, you all turn on each other, descending into a battle royale that will not stop until one finally ascends to godhood. Endogenesis is a strategic card game that can be enjoyed competitively, cooperatively or through solo play. Collect skills from the Realm of Knowledge to customize your character with different powers, and upgrade them with Shards that you can earn by defeating your enemies. Also joining the fray are vicious monsters from the Realm of Chaos. The most powerful of these are called Legendaries; killing them rewards its slayer with a prism. Be the first to collect three Prisms and you win! This second edition of the game features major improvements for Endogenesis, such as a revamped ruleset, an all-new game mode, and balance changes for cards. —description from the designer
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Designers
Publishers
- Hyperlixir
Questions and answers
Endogenesis: 2nd Edition supports 1–5 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 Endogenesis: 2nd Edition is 45–120 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 Endogenesis: 2nd Edition for ages 13 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.
Endogenesis: 2nd Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Endogenesis: 2nd Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Action Points. 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 Endogenesis: 2nd Edition are: David Goh. 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 Endogenesis: 2nd Edition 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.