SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Players: 1 - 4

Ages: 14+

Designer: Tomáš Holek

Developer: Czech Games Edition (CGE)

Description

Players lead scientific institutions exploring the Solar System and deep space to find traces of alien life over five structured rounds.

Key Gameplay Mechanics

• Planetary Exploration: Launch probes across a four-layer rotating Solar System board, timing movements with shifting planetary orbits to land on or survey planets and moons.

• Deep Space Telescopes: Direct telescopes at distant star systems to hunt for exoplanets and alien signals, gathering data tokens to analyze back on Earth.

• Real-World Technologies: Utilize over 200 unique cards featuring real-life scientific milestones, projects, and instruments like the ISS, Voyager probes, and the Large Hadron Collider.

• Alien Discoveries: Collecting specific colored life traces unlocks unique alien species boards, introducing fresh gameplay decks and mid-game interactions.