Spin Master Games SolidRoots Escaping Extinction – Cooperative Strategy Board Game for 1-4 Players, Ages 12+

Team Up for an Exciting Dino Mission

In Escaping Extinction, you take on the roles of inventive dinosaurs determined to build a rocket and outrun a looming meteor. The goal is to locate the necessary rocket parts described by Dr. Velo C. Raptor and reach space before disaster arrives. The experience blends light strategy with tense collaboration, inviting players to talk through plans, share information, and coordinate turns as a team.

Cooperative Play That Fits Any Family Night

This is a strictly cooperative experience, so all players work toward a common objective. As a team, you’ll discuss actions, allocate resources, and support one another to advance toward milestones. Mid-game twists come from Earthquake cards that shift the board, adding a dynamic layer of strategy without breaking the flow of the game.

Dynamic Layouts Keep Every Session Fresh

The tile-based board ensures no two plays look or feel the same. You’ll navigate a changing prehistoric world, encounter new routes, and adapt to evolving threats. The combination of exploration cards and variable terrain encourages strategic thinking and ongoing collaboration, enhancing replayability without complicated setup.

What’s in the Box

You’ll find a carefully designed mix of components that support the theme and mechanics: a complete set of terrain tiles, dino tokens and cards, a meteor track, exploration cards, resource tokens, and rocket-building pieces. The assortment is sized for quick setup and smooth turns so you can jump into the action with minimal downtime.

• 19 Terrain Tiles to shape the play area
• 4 Dino Tokens to represent your team
• 4 Dino Cards plus 4 Reference Cards for quick rules and actions
• 1 Meteor Track and 1 Meteor Mini to time your escape
• 16 Meteor Cards and 12 Rocket Docket Cards for mission variety
• 30 Exploration Cards to reveal clues and opportunities
• 12 Vine Tokens, 12 Wood Tokens, 30 Food Tokens for resource management
• 1 Die and 5 Connectable Rocket Parts to assemble the rocket
• 1 Launchpad, 2 Cave Tiles, 2 Lava Flow Tiles for diverse hazards
• 1 Escape Plan to guide your final push toward space

Designed for 1-4 players and suitable for ages 12 and up, the game balances approachable rules with enough depth to stay engaging across sessions. It’s a good match for family game nights, weekend gatherings, or casual play while traveling.

Why It’s a Good Fit for Your Game Shelf

• Shared goals encourage conversation, planning, and teamwork without pressure from a single winner.
• Frequent twists from the Earthquake cards shift the landscape, inviting fresh decisions at every turn.