Doomlings (2022)

Overview

Doomlings is a card game for 2-6 players set on a doomed planet. Players compete to score the most points before the world ends by playing Trait cards to enhance their species. Catastrophes cause setbacks, and the game ends after the third Catastrophe, with the player having the strongest traits winning. Players draw and play Trait cards for points, with special abilities and bonuses. The game uses Age cards with unique rules, including hidden Catastrophes that force strategic adaptation. The “Gene Pool” mechanic manages hand size, which can change through Traits or Catastrophes. With no duplicate cards and random Age cards, each game is unique. It takes 20-45 minutes to play, and expansion packs add more variety. Doomlings is easy to learn but offers deep strategy with over 100 unique Traits and Dominant Traits.