Primates
2025Derek Coons
- Videos
- 5
- Creators
- 5
Mainly reviews. Primates is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
2 - 4 players
45 - 90 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Primates is an evolutionary board game where you can explore the evolution of more than 100 different primate species. Evolve and try to outmaneuver your opponents as you forage for food and build social bonds. As your primates evolve, they gain special abilities. Whether you prefer the agility of gibbons or the remarkable memory of chimpanzees, the choice is yours. You determine which evolutionary path to take. -description from the designer
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Which Primates video should I watch?
Primates has 5 videos from 5 creators: 3 reviews, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from 2024 to July 2025.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Primates Review: Gibbon the Circumstances" by The Dice Tower. 3 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Primates Tutorial, Playthrough, and Review | Bits & Biology" by Bits & Biology.
If you like it, try Funfair, Café Baras, Studies in Sorcery or Ticket to Ride, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Primates
From BoardGameGeek:
Primates is an evolutionary board game where you can explore the evolution of more than 100 different primate species. Evolve and try to outmaneuver your opponents as you forage for food and build social bonds. As your primates evolve, they gain special abilities. Whether you prefer the agility of gibbons or the remarkable memory of chimpanzees, the choice is yours. You determine which evolutionary path to take. -description from the designer
Designer
Derek Coons
Artists
Francesca Gargioni, MMK Illustrations
Publisher
Green Butterfly Games
Categories
Mechanics