- BGG rank
- BGG #7,753
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Packet Row
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,494
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Galapagos
2010
Rules assistance for Galapagos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Galapagos
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Galapagos is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Henrik Berg and Åse Berg and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
The Pacific Ocean, 1835. The ship „HMS Beagle“ arrives at the Galápagos islands. On board is the young biologist Charles Darwin, who is later to become famous throughout the world for his revolutionary ideas of evolution and natural selection. However, before this, he spent much of his time collecting and examining a variety of different species. In this game, the players are biologists walking in the footsteps of Darwin. They go on expeditions on the Galápagos islands in order to discover rare species, and create exhibitions to score exhibition points. The player with the most exhibition points when the game ends wins the game
Editions
- GalapagosenWhite Goblin Games2010
- GalapagosplAxel2010
Designers
Publishers
- White Goblin Games
- Axel
Questions and answers
Galapagos supports 2–5 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 Galapagos is 60 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 Galapagos 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.
Galapagos has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Galapagos belongs to these categories: Animals and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Galapagos are: Henrik Berg and Åse Berg. 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 Galapagos 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.