Dominant Species — setup checklist

The rulebook contains 1 rulebook.

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this 20-page rulebook

judge: The quoted text explicitly states 'this 20-page rulebook', which directly supports the instruction that there is exactly one rulebook.

The game includes 1 game board.

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one game board

judge: The quoted text explicitly states 'one game board', which fully supports the instruction's claim of a single game board component.

The box contains 6 animal displays.

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six animal displays

judge: The quoted text explicitly states 'six animal displays', which fully supports the instruction's claim of 6 animal displays.

The box contains 27 cards-1 'Survival' and 26 'Dominance'.

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27 cards-1 'Survival' and 26 'Dominance'

judge: The instruction exactly matches the quoted text regarding card quantity and types.

The box contains 31 large and 12 small hexagonal tiles used to create 'earth'. (43 hexagonal tiles)

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31 large and 12 small hexagonal tiles used to create 'earth'

judge: The instruction exactly matches the quoted text regarding component type, quantities (31 large and 12 small), total count (43), and lack of per-player specification.

The box contains 330 wooden cubes representing the 'species' belonging to the six animal classes.

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330 wooden cubes representing the 'species' belonging to the six animal classes

judge: The instruction accurately reflects every detail (quantity, component type, and description) present in the quoted text without adding or altering any information.

The box contains 60 wooden cylinders used for the animals' 'action pawns'.

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60 wooden cylinders used for the animals' 'action pawns'

judge: The instruction exactly matches every detail (quantity, component type, and usage) stated in the quoted text.

The box contains 60 wooden cones used as 'domination' markers for the animals.

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60 wooden cones used as 'domination' markers for the animals

judge: The instruction's action, component, and quantity are fully supported by the quoted text without any additions or contradictions.

The box contains 120 round markers representing the earth's resources, called 'elements'.

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120 round markers representing the earth's resources, called 'elements'

judge: The instruction accurately reflects every detail (quantity, component type, description, and scope) stated in the quoted text.

The box contains 6 square markers used to show each animal's 'initiative' (turn order during the Planning Phase).

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6 square markers used to show each animal's 'initiative' (turn order during the Planning Phase)

judge: The instruction accurately reflects all components, quantities, and actions explicitly stated in the quoted rulebook text.

The box contains one cloth bag. (1 cloth bag)

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one cloth bag

judge: The quoted text explicitly states 'one cloth bag', which fully supports the instruction that there is one cloth bag.

When playing Dominant Species with only 2 or 3 players, the following rules may be used which allow for each player to control multiple animals.

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Pointer Pass

When playing Dominant Species with only 2 or 3 players, the following rules may be used which allow for each player to control multiple animals.

judge: The instruction is a faithful restatement of the quoted text, correctly identifying that specific rules for 2-3 players allow multiple animals per player without adding unverified details.