
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,695
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Evolution: The Origin of Species
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Evolution: Plantarum
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Evolution: Plantarum is an expansion for Evolution: Random Mutations released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 45–80 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dmitry Knorre and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
Game description from the publisher: It is impossible to imagine the life on our planet without plants! They serve as food and shelter for animals, as their foes and protectors. The plants evolve and ‘invent’ toxins and spikes, while animals develop antidotes and specialized feeding organs. Animals and plants develop complex symbiotic links with each other – as well as with organisms of another kingdom – mushrooms. Evolution: Plantarum expansion allows you to play the game in the conditions of ever-changing plant life! Evolution. The Origin of Species or Evolution. Random Mutations is required to play this expansion.
Evolution: Plantarum 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 Evolution: Plantarum is 45–80 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 Evolution: Plantarum 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.
Evolution: Plantarum 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.
Evolution: Plantarum belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling. 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 Evolution: Plantarum are: Dmitry Knorre. 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 Evolution: Plantarum as an expansion for Evolution: Random Mutations. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Evolution: Random Mutations to use it. Check that your edition of Evolution: Random Mutations is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.