2024Doris Matthäus, Frank Nestel
- Videos
- 6
- Creators
- 6
Mostly reviews and how-to-play
2 - 6 players20 - 60 minMedium weight
Primordial Soup
1997Doris Matthäus, Frank Nestel
3 - 4 players
90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
In Primordial Soup each player controls a species of primitive "amoeboid" organisms. Together these species form an ecosystem where each feeds on the excreta of the others. To win a player must guide the evolution of their species to increase their population and the sophistication of their genes. Each round consists of various phases. Firstly each organism must move (either by drifting or under its own power) and then feed. Then the environment undergoes a random change which changes the direction of drift and may force some organisms to give up genes. Then the species may buy new genes, and then may reproduce. At this point some organisms will die and finally each species is scored. This is repeated until either a species gets at least 42 points or the environment cards are exhausted. The possible genes include genes for enhanced control of movement, more efficient metabolism, more efficient reproduction, attack and defence. Expanded by: Primordial Soup: Freshly Spiced
Which Primordial Soup video should I watch?
Primordial Soup has 2 videos from 2 creators: 2 reviews. They date from 2022 to September 2025.
If you like it, try Mü & more: Revised Edition, Frank's Zoo, Urland and Mü and Lots More, also by Doris Matthäus.
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About Primordial Soup
From BoardGameGeek:
In Primordial Soup each player controls a species of primitive "amoeboid" organisms. Together these species form an ecosystem where each feeds on the excreta of the others. To win a player must guide the evolution of their species to increase their population and the sophistication of their genes. Each round consists of various phases. Firstly each organism must move (either by drifting or under its own power) and then feed. Then the environment undergoes a random change which changes the direction of drift and may force some organisms to give up genes. Then the species may buy new genes, and then may reproduce. At this point some organisms will die and finally each species is scored. This is repeated until either a species gets at least 42 points or the environment cards are exhausted. The possible genes include genes for enhanced control of movement, more efficient metabolism, more efficient reproduction, attack and defence. Expanded by: Primordial Soup: Freshly Spiced
Designers
Doris Matthäus, Frank Nestel
Artist
Doris Matthäus
Publisher
Doris & Frank
Categories
Prehistoric
Mechanics
King of the HillDice RollingGrid MovementVariable Player Powers