Multiplayer Ruleset | Dino Survival Card Game

Multiplayer Rules (2–4 Players)

Quick-reference rules for head-to-head play.

 

Published: February 5, 2026

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

How to Win

The first player to reach and keep the required number of points through the end of one full round wins.

(Said another way, if you finished your turn with enough points or more to win and if you start your next turn with enough points to win, you have won).

Required Points to Win (by player count)

  • 2 Players: 20 points
  • 3 Players: 15 points
  • 4 Players: 10 points

Tiebreaker: If multiple players have the required points, the player with the most points wins.

Set Up

  1. Extinction Events: Included
  2. Shuffle the deck
  3. Place the deck where all players can reach it
  4. Each player draws 5 cards
  5. The youngest player goes first

On Your Turn

  1. Draw 2 cards at the start of your turn
  2. Play 2 cards per turn
  3. Discard 1 card at the end of your turn
  4. If you have more than 7 cards after discarding, discard down to 7 (unless directed otherwise)
  5. Play proceeds clockwise to the next player

Endgame

When the deck runs out

If the main deck runs out of cards, the last round has begun. Finish the round to determine the winner.

Other Rules to Know

Quick reference

Environment Targeting

Cards can only target other cards with the same environment, unless specified.

Discard Pile

All cards in the discard pile are placed face up.

Drawing Order

When drawing, players must start from the top of the specified deck or pile.

Definitions

  • A turn is when a player is active.
  • A round is the time between when a specified player ended their last turn and the start of their next turn.