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2024Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
- Videos
- 101
- Creators
- 66
Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players30 - 45 minMedium weight
The Search for Planet X
2020Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
- Videos
- 93
- Creators
- 74
Mainly reviews. The Search for Planet X is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 49 reviews, 11 how-to-play guides, 10 recorded sessions, 18 unboxings, and 5 other videos.
1 - 4 players
60 - 75 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
At the edge of our solar system, a dark planet may lurk. In 2015, astronomers estimated a large distant planet could explain the unique orbits of dwarf planets and other objects. Since then, astronomers have been scanning the sky, hoping to find this planet. In The Search for Planet X, players take on the role of astronomers who use observations and logical deductions to search for this hypothetical planet. Each game, the companion app randomly selects an arrangement of objects and a location for Planet X following predefined logic rules. Each round, as the earth travels around the sun, players use the app to perform scans and attend conferences. As they gain information about the location of the objects, they mark that information on their deduction sheets. As players learn the locations of the various objects, they can start publishing theories, which is how players score points. As more and more objects are found, players narrow down the possible locations for Planet X. Once a player believes they know its location and the objects on either side of it, they use the app to conduct a search. The game ends when a player successfully locates Planet X, and all players have a final chance to score some additional points. The Search for Planet X captures the thrill of discovery, the puzzle-y nature of astronomical investigation, and the competition inherent in the scientific process. Can you be the first to find Planet X? -description from the publisher
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Which video should I watch for The Search for Planet X?
The Search for Planet X has 93 videos from 74 creators: 49 reviews, 11 how-to-play guides, 10 playthroughs, 18 unboxings and 5 other videos. They date from 2019 to February 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play: The Search for Planet X" by Tantrum House, which runs 14 min. For a quicker teach, "The Search for Planet X Preview with AnnaMaria" by Girls' Game Shelf runs 6 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Search for Planet X Review - with Tom Vasel" by The Dice Tower. 45 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "The Search For Planet X | Solo Playthrough | Renegade Game Studios" by Botany & Board, one of 10 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Fromage, The Game Makers, Excursions and First in Flight, also by Ben Rosset.
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2023Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
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Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players45 - 75 minMedium weight
About The Search for Planet X
From BoardGameGeek:
At the edge of our solar system, a dark planet may lurk. In 2015, astronomers estimated a large distant planet could explain the unique orbits of dwarf planets and other objects. Since then, astronomers have been scanning the sky, hoping to find this planet. In The Search for Planet X, players take on the role of astronomers who use observations and logical deductions to search for this hypothetical planet. Each game, the companion app randomly selects an arrangement of objects and a location for Planet X following predefined logic rules. Each round, as the earth travels around the sun, players use the app to perform scans and attend conferences. As they gain information about the location of the objects, they mark that information on their deduction sheets. As players learn the locations of the various objects, they can start publishing theories, which is how players score points. As more and more objects are found, players narrow down the possible locations for Planet X. Once a player believes they know its location and the objects on either side of it, they use the app to conduct a search. The game ends when a player successfully locates Planet X, and all players have a final chance to score some additional points. The Search for Planet X captures the thrill of discovery, the puzzle-y nature of astronomical investigation, and the competition inherent in the scientific process. Can you be the first to find Planet X? -description from the publisher
Designers
Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
Artists
James Masino, Michael Pedro
Publisher
Foxtrot Games
Categories
PuzzleSpace Exploration
Mechanics