The game lasts for 5 or 6 rounds (years). Each round consists of 4 phases:
Planning Phase — Players simultaneously plan their actions behind their player screens.
Turn Order Phase — Players change the turn order and receive the track bonus.
Action Phase — In turn order, players perform the planned actions.
Structure Activation Phase — Players may use the effects of their Structures.
Actions are performed on 4 game boards, each representing 4 ways to interact with its cells:
Pollution board — Reduce pollution and repopulate clean cells.
Ruins board — Clear the area, gather valuable modules, and plant the groves.
Mutant board — Study mutants and extract genes to recreate animals.
Creation board — Spend resources to recreate animals and repair structures.
Your goal is to earn the most Victory Points by doing the following:
Complete Goals
Study Mutants
Reduce Pollution and gather valuable resources
Gather Compatible Modules
Recreate Animals
Build Eco-Friendly Structures
Plant Groves