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2021BGG rank #627

Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write

by Brian Lewis, David McGregor, Marissa Misura · Pandasaurus Games

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Players1–4
Time30–45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write?

Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write is a roll-and-write version of the critically-acclaimed game Dinosaur Island. Dinosaur Island: Rawr ‘n Write is a unique game in which players draft dice and then use those drafted dice as workers in a worker placement phase. Then, a fun polyomino puzzle ensues as you try and fit all your attractions and Dinosaurs into your park while buildings roads and routes to the exits for bonus points. At the end of the game, have more victory points than your opponents to win!

How it plays

Mechanics

ConnectionsDice RollingGrid CoverageNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingPaper-and-PencilWorker Placement with Dice Workers

On the shelf

Categories

AnimalsDiceScience Fiction

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write?
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