2022Ashwin Kamath, Clarence Simpson
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2 - 5 players75 minMedium weight

2024Clarence Simpson
Mainly reviews. A Message From the Stars is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 11 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 2 recorded sessions, and 2 unboxings.
From BoardGameGeek
In A Message From The Stars, a team of scientists seeks to decipher cryptic messages from an extraterrestrial civilization. Set against a backdrop of cosmic mystery, players take on the roles of brilliant scientists tasked with decoding a series of perplexing satellite transmissions. These transmissions are believed to contain vital messages from an alien race that could hold the key to the destiny of Earth. The catch? The messages are incomprehensible, written in an entirely unknown alien language. Using engrossing deduction mechanics, players will collaborate with their fellow scientists to send messages back to the extraterrestrial senders. By exchanging these messages, you hope to unravel the intricate linguistic code that conceals the true intentions of the alien entity. Each interaction yields a numerical value, a piece of the puzzle that you'll need to solve the riddle of the alien language. Players can engage in cooperative gameplay, where all scientists pool their collective intellect to crack the alien code and unveil the hidden message. Alternatively, delve into team play, with two alien players sending messages across the galaxy. The future of interstellar relations lies in your hands! -description from the publisher
A Message From the Stars has 18 videos from 11 creators: 11 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 2 playthroughs and 2 unboxings. They date from 2023 to June 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play A Message From The Stars" by Bitewing Games, which runs 8 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "A Message From the Stars Review: Take Me To Your Letter" by The Dice Tower. 9 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "A Message From the Stars Playthru" by Tantrum House, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try The Wolves, Merchants of Magick: A Set a Watch Tale, Chomp and Beasts, also by Clarence Simpson.
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2022Ashwin Kamath, Clarence Simpson
2 - 5 players75 minMedium weight
2021Clarence Simpson
1 - 8 players45 - 60 minMedium weight
2023Clarence Simpson
1 - 4 players20 minLight weight
From BoardGameGeek:
In A Message From The Stars, a team of scientists seeks to decipher cryptic messages from an extraterrestrial civilization. Set against a backdrop of cosmic mystery, players take on the roles of brilliant scientists tasked with decoding a series of perplexing satellite transmissions. These transmissions are believed to contain vital messages from an alien race that could hold the key to the destiny of Earth. The catch? The messages are incomprehensible, written in an entirely unknown alien language. Using engrossing deduction mechanics, players will collaborate with their fellow scientists to send messages back to the extraterrestrial senders. By exchanging these messages, you hope to unravel the intricate linguistic code that conceals the true intentions of the alien entity. Each interaction yields a numerical value, a piece of the puzzle that you'll need to solve the riddle of the alien language. Players can engage in cooperative gameplay, where all scientists pool their collective intellect to crack the alien code and unveil the hidden message. Alternatively, delve into team play, with two alien players sending messages across the galaxy. The future of interstellar relations lies in your hands! -description from the publisher
Designer
Clarence Simpson
Artist
Léonard Dupond
Publisher
Allplay
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