In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence

About this expansion

In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence is a 2025 expansion for 2–5 players, designed for games lasting around 30 minutes.

Set in England in 1856, the expansion continues the story of Charles Darwin as he finishes writing On the Origin of Species. While you are on your way home, your correspondence with the illustrious scientist has helped bring his book toward publication—but your work is not finished.

This expansion introduces several new features to the base game, giving players fresh ways to engage with Darwin’s world and its remarkable discoveries. Historical figures can lend their support, while new tokens add further elements to the experience.

• Publication tokens connected to the coming release of Darwin’s book
• Classification tokens representing a new feature for the base game
• Envelope tokens inspired by the correspondence at the heart of the expansion
• New characters, including Emma Darwin and Queen Victoria

With its focus on letters, influential people, publication, and classification, In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence expands the original game with historically themed additions. The new content offers an opportunity to gain support from notable figures and make fascinating new discoveries during your journey.

For players who want to continue exploring Darwin’s story, this expansion adds a collection of distinctive components and characters while preserving the accessible 2–5-player, 30-minute format listed for the game.