Primordial Soup

Primordial Soup is a game about guiding the evolution of your own species of primitive amoebas. It's a light-to-medium weight game that takes about 60-90 minutes to play. I was drawn to the game because of its unique theme and the way it blends strategy with a bit of randomness. The environmental changes, represented by cards, add a layer of unpredictability that keeps things interesting.

I've played this game a few times now, and I find it to be quite engaging. The core gameplay loop of moving, feeding, evolving, and reproducing is simple to grasp, but the game offers enough depth for interesting strategic decisions. I especially enjoy the gene system, which allows you to customize your species and develop different strategies based on your chosen genes. There's a good amount of interaction between players as you compete for resources and try to outmaneuver each other.

One of the things I really like about Primordial Soup is that it's a non-elimination game, meaning everyone plays until the end. This makes it a good choice for gamers who don't enjoy being knocked out early. The scoring system is also clever, with a focus on maximizing your species' population and genetic complexity.

I'm not sure I'd call it a love-at-first-sight kind of game, but it has grown on me with each playthrough. It's definitely a game I would recommend to anyone looking for a strategic, yet accessible, board game experience.