Fossil

Published 1998

On the hunt for petrified treasures, players are competing paleontologists trying to make as complete a set as possible of several fossils. The board is laid out with a random bunch of fossil pieces and players have to take turns moving a stone about the field to a location where they want to pick up a fossil piece. However, every movement costs them prestige points so they have to weigh carefully if the fossil is worth the effort. Won Games Magazine Game of the Year award in 1999.

Mechanics

Set Collection

Categories

Ancient

Designers

Klaus Palesch

Publishers

Goldsieber Spiele Rio Grande Games
Fossil

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
40 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.75/5
Year
1998
BGG Rating
5.43
BGG Rank
#28502
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Fossil supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Fossil takes about 40 minutes.
Fossil has a complexity rating of 1.75/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Fossil is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Fossil has a rating of 5.43/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 688 ratings. It is ranked #28502 overall.
Fossil was designed by Klaus Palesch. It was published in 1998.