# A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol

A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol is a board game for 2–8 players. It plays in 45 minutes and is meant for ages 11 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 8.

- **Players:** 2–8 (best with 8)
- **Playing time:** 45 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 11+
- **Year published:** 2026
- **Categories:** Science Fiction, Word Game, Expansion for Base-game, Number
- **Mechanics:** Cooperative Game, Team-Based Game, Pattern Recognition, Spelling, Induction, Communication Limits

**Designers:** Clarence Simpson

**Artists:** Léonard Dupond, Alexandra Preda

**Publishers:** Allplay

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Svet deskovych her | 399 Kč | https://www.svet-deskovych-her.cz/produkty/15978/a-message-from-the-stars-extinction-protocol |
| Travelling Man | 15.29 £ | https://travellingman.com/products/a-message-from-the-stars-extinction-protocol-expansion |

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/a-message-from-the-stars-extinction-protocol)
- [A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/a-message-from-the-stars-extinction-protocol)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/468576)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-21. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._