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UnNatural Selection
2013
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- 3–10 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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UnNatural Selection is a board game released in 2013 for 3–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ken Gruhl and Quentin Weir and its main mechanics are Take That.
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About the game
UnNatural Selection is an amusing tongue-in-cheek battle game in which you play creature cards (ranging from microscopic, animal, historical and mythical) to fight in an arena. Each player is dealt three cards, each card is both creature and modifier. each player except the judge plays one card face down as their creature. Once all the creatures are set out, players take turns placing the remaining cards in their hands face down to alter the abilities of your opponents in funny ways. Then the players are encouraged to try and sway the player judge (of the round) in their favor, the judge has the final decision of which creature wins the round. The player whose creatures win a number of rounds based on how many players are in the game wins. A hilarious fun Family/Party card game.
Questions and answers
UnNatural Selection supports 3–10 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 UnNatural Selection is 30 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 UnNatural Selection for ages 8 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.
UnNatural Selection 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.
UnNatural Selection belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Take That. 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 UnNatural Selection are: Ken Gruhl and Quentin Weir. 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 UnNatural Selection 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.