DIY Cards
Pteranodon longiceps
CretaceousPteranodon is one of the most famous pterosaurs, having appeared in movies such as King Kong. Its name means “wing without tooth” and its fossils have been found in western Kansas. Scientists think it may have dived for fish. Point Value: 5 Flight: 2.
Dsungaripterus weii
CretaceousDsungaripterus was first found in China in the Junggar Basin. Its jaw was not designed to catch and eat fish, but rather to dig up clams along the beach and crush them with large flat teeth. Point Value: 5 Flight: 2.
Pterodactylus antiquus
JurassicThese were the first pterosaurs ever to be identified, found in 1784 by the German scientist Cosimo Alessandro Collini for the wonder cabinet he curated. Point Value: 4 Flight: 1.
Rhamphorhynchus muensteri
JurassicRhamphorhynchus means “beak snout.” This pterosaur has been found in Germany. It had a very long tail, and its long, needle-like teeth helped it catch fish over open water. Point Value: 4 Flight: 1.
Dimorphodon Macronyx
JurassicDimorphodon was discovered near Lyme Regis, England, on what is now called the Jurassic Coast. Dimorphodon means “two-form tooth,” which refers to the fact that it had two distinct types of teeth in its jaw—a rarity among reptiles. Its second name, Macronyx, refers to its large claws. Point Value: 5 Flight: 2.
Scientific insight
Event CardDARWIN DECK BETA
PLAY: Can be played at the beginning of a TURN. Does not count as an ACTION.
EFFECT: Player can PICK UP 2 extra cards and have 5 ACTIONS for this one TURN.