Upon completion of the game, the players will be able to list 10 facts about the characteristics of the phyla represented on the board. The object of the game is to evolve from the primordial ooze, progressing through increasingly complex forms of life until you reach the level of either birds or mammals. The player has to land on five "Niche Squares" and successfully answer the five questions. The first player to do so is the winner. Contents: Game board One pair of dice Deck of "Niche Cards" for each of the 12 phyla One game token for each player Rules