Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write — Board Game Almanac

What this is

In Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write, players draw the most exciting dinosaur theme park known to humankind. The challenge comes from interpreting other people and communicating effectively within the game's restrictions.

At a glance

Players: 1–4
Listed play time: 30–45 minutes
Minimum age: 8 and up
First published: 2021
Designers: Brian Lewis, David McGregor, Marissa Misura
Photographs: 1

7.5out of 10100 ratings

How players rate Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write

Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.

Every dimension

15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.

How good it is

Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.

Longevity and replayability7.2/10
Ease of teach4.8/10
Gateway friendliness5.2/10
Component quality6.2/10
Table presence6.1/10
Travel friendliness5.4/10

What it's like

Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.

Player interactionModerate5.8SolitaireConstant
CutthroatnessCompetitive5.2FriendlyRuthless
Role of luckBalanced4.8Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
Theme integrationPresent5.8Pasted onWoven in
Rules complexityHeavy3.7LightHeavy
Decision complexityDemanding3.7SimpleDemanding
Language dependencyMinimal2.3No textText-heavy
Table spaceKitchen table5.1Lap trayTwo tables

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Rules & files

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Box & shelf

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