Darwin's Journey: Animal Companion

Description

--- **Animal Companions** is a mini-expansion for *Darwin's Journey* that introduces helpful animal aids to assist players, particularly newcomers. Key mechanics include: - *Animal Companion cards* Six cards offering an initial setup benefit and a one-time use action per card during gameplay. - *Flexible distribution* Cards distributable to all players or selectively to newer players for competitive balance against veterans. - *Acquisition options* Included in the *Darwin's Journey: Collector's Edition*; available as a Kickstarter add-on for base game pledge backers. This mini-expansion for *Darwin's Journey* consists of 6 Animal Companion cards designed to provide strategic support. Each card grants players an immediate benefit at setup, enhancing their starting position, alongside a singular, potent one-time action usable later in the game to influence play. Distribution is adaptable, allowing assignment to every participant for universal aid or targeted solely to less experienced players seeking an edge when facing seasoned opponents, thereby promoting accessibility and balance. It integrates seamlessly into the core game, featured within the *Darwin's Journey: Collector's Edition* and offered as an add-on during the Kickstarter for backers at the base game pledge level only. ---