2017 · Science Fiction

Planetarium

Players guide the formation of a young solar system by moving matter and planet tokens around orbital tracks and collecting elements onto their player mats. Collected matter is spent to play Evolution cards that modify planets—adding atmospheres, impacts, geological features, migration effects and other traits that shift planets between hostile and habitable states. Cards score points when played and change each planet’s status; some cards have special requirements and Final Evolution cards conclude a planet’s stable classification. Turns consist of a movement phase (shifting a matter or planet token clockwise) and a play phase (using gathered matter to evolve planets and draw from distinct evolution decks). Secret endgame goals reward specific planet conditions at game end.

groupPlayers

1–4 best 3

schedulePlaying time

45 min

cakeAge

10+

psychologyComplexity

2.1 / 5