The Search for Planet X*
The Search for Planet X is a captivating board game that immerses players in the world of astronomy and scientific discovery. Aspiring astronomers use a combination of observation, deduction, and a companion app to unravel the mystery of a hidden planet in our solar system.
Gameplay Overview
- Role of Astronomers: Players act as astronomers using scientific methods to locate Planet X.
- App Integration: A companion app randomizes the arrangement of space objects and Planet X's location, ensuring a unique experience each game.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Players perform scans and attend conferences to gather information, marking their findings on deduction sheets.
Special Features
- Theory Publishing: Players can publish theories about object locations, earning points for accuracy.
- Narrowing Down Planet X: As the game progresses, players eliminate possibilities to deduce Planet X’s location.
- Endgame Search: Players use the app to confirm Planet X’s location, triggering the end of the game and a final scoring round.
Conclusion
The Search for Planet X offers a blend of scientific inquiry, strategic thinking, and competitive gameplay. It appeals to players who enjoy deduction games and are fascinated by astronomy, capturing the thrill of a cosmic treasure hunt.
Nominated for 6 awards.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 75 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like The Search for Planet X so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 11 in The best board games with exploration elements
- Position 5 in The best board games you can play in 90 minutes⏰
- Position 25 in The best "Cardboard Republic Laurel Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 3 in The Best Games from Schwerkraft-Verlag 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 2 in The best games in which you explore space 🚀
- Position 12 in The best games released in 2020📆
- Position 29 in The best games that were crowdfunded via Kickstarter 💵
- Position 20 in The best games where you can get bonus points at the end
- Position 3 in The best games where you can measure progress over time with a time tracker ⌚️
- Position 14 in The best games where you can take notes with pencil and paper
- Position 12 in The best games with action points
- Position 11 in The best puzzle board, card & dice games
- Position 59 in The Top ${items.length} games🥇 on Boardgamegeek (BGG)
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