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2024Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
- Videos
- 102
- Creators
- 66
Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players30 - 45 minMedium weight
The Search for Lost Species
2023Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
- Videos
- 27
- Creators
- 21
Mainly reviews. The Search for Lost Species is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 14 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 6 recorded sessions, 5 unboxings, and 1 other video.
1 - 4 players
60 - 75 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
Thousands of plants and animals have been discovered but haven't been seen for decades and could be on the brink of extinction. In order to save these species, we must first find them again. The Search for Lost Species is a game about this real-world search. You are scientists on an expedition to find one of those lost species, focusing on those in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The organization Re:wild has compiled a list of lost species around the world. They engage in expeditions with numerous partners to find these Lost Species, and encourage others to conduct their own expeditions to rediscover these amazing Lost Species. In this deduction game, you'll work to locate these lost species and put them back on the map! The game play changes from The Search for Planet X include: Players use a combination of deduction and movement to narrow down the possible habitats of the lost species. Players can use a special expedition action to search a specific habitat for a lost species. Incorporates cards that make the game asymmetric and provide more variability. Features: Report your sightings through the free app to determine if they are confirmed. Double-sided board provides two different island maps to explore. 6 different Lost Species to find! -description from the publisher
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Which video should I watch for The Search for Lost Species?
The Search for Lost Species has 27 videos from 21 creators: 14 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 6 playthroughs, 5 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2023 to December 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play Search for The Lost Species (Rules School)" by Game Boy Geek, which runs 32 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Search for the Lost Species Overview" by Tantrum House. 13 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "The Search for Lost Species Gameplay & First Impressions" by Gettin' Jiggly Board Games, one of 6 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Fromage, The Search for Planet X, The Game Makers and Excursions, also by Ben Rosset.
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2020Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
- Videos
- 93
- Creators
- 74
Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players60 - 75 minMedium weight
About The Search for Lost Species
From BoardGameGeek:
Thousands of plants and animals have been discovered but haven't been seen for decades and could be on the brink of extinction. In order to save these species, we must first find them again. The Search for Lost Species is a game about this real-world search. You are scientists on an expedition to find one of those lost species, focusing on those in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The organization Re:wild has compiled a list of lost species around the world. They engage in expeditions with numerous partners to find these Lost Species, and encourage others to conduct their own expeditions to rediscover these amazing Lost Species. In this deduction game, you'll work to locate these lost species and put them back on the map! The game play changes from The Search for Planet X include: Players use a combination of deduction and movement to narrow down the possible habitats of the lost species. Players can use a special expedition action to search a specific habitat for a lost species. Incorporates cards that make the game asymmetric and provide more variability. Features: Report your sightings through the free app to determine if they are confirmed. Double-sided board provides two different island maps to explore. 6 different Lost Species to find! -description from the publisher
Designers
Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
Artists
Anh Le Art, Anita Osburn
Publisher
Renegade Game Studios
Categories
Puzzle
Mechanics