Planet Unknown*

Planet Unknown is a competitive and strategic game for 1-6 players set in a future where Earth's resources are depleted. Players are tasked with developing the most efficient and habitable planet among a series of newfound worlds. Using polyomino-shaped tiles, each representing vital infrastructure, players work to efficiently cover their planets and build an effective support system for life.

Gameplay Overview

  • Tile Placement: Strategically place dual-resource polyomino tiles on your planet.
  • Resource Management: Each tile represents essential infrastructure needed for colonization.
  • Action Selection: Perform two actions based on the infrastructure types of each tile.

Special Features

  • Meteor Challenges: Some tiles trigger meteors, adding difficulty by blocking points in certain rows and columns.
  • Innovative Turn Mechanism: Features the "Lazy S.U.S.A.N." space station for simultaneous, turn-based play.
  • Strategic Depth: Every tile placement is crucial for planet development and scoring.

Conclusion

Planet Unknown offers a unique twist on polyomino games, combining the urgency of planetary colonization with the challenge of efficient space management. The game's mix of strategic tile placement and resource management, along with the innovative Lazy S.U.S.A.N. mechanism, provides a dynamic and engaging experience. Whether playing solo or with a group, players will find themselves deeply immersed in the challenge of creating the most thriving planet in the galaxy.

Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.

⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2023

  • 1 - 6 Players
  • 60 - 80 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Easy to learn

We like Planet Unknown so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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