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Alien Artifacts

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  1. 5 out of 10

    Very interesting 4x game, where gameplay went pretty smoothly once rules were understood or agreed upon. Rulebook kinda sucks, but game is fun. Has some elements and cards that only work if you know how they work, which is not good for new players. Experienced players already have advantages, no need to compound the gap.

  2. 6.5 out of 10

    Fun, fast little game. I like how the game's quick pace and simple rule set don't preclude a decent amount of strategy, and there are enough different ways to score points to reward repeated plays. The game can drag a bit once players' engines are built and attack/revenue actions start becoming repetitive/rote, but the game is short enough that it's not too big of a deal. I don't think this will have the staying power of, say, a Race for the Galaxy, but it's interesting enough to keep around. I'm very interested in seeing what the expansions have to offer.

  3. 5 out of 10

    Can't say that this game clicked with me, did sound like a fun game, but actual playing wasn't. I don't dislike randomness, but when it is coupled with a combo-dependant gameplay, and the rather ridiculous power difference of the artifact cards. I am willing to try the game again but it did leave a bad impression.

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Game description from the publisher:

Alien Artifacts is a 4X-style card game in which you play as an interplanetary faction, sending your research vessels into uncharted space to expand your knowledge and power. Build powerful ships, develop new technologies, and explore distant planets for anything — or anyone — you can exploit.

Alien Artifacts is built on a Resource engine – each turn you will have 3 Resource cards in your hand and you will decide how best to spend them. Each resource card has two different resource types for you to use. You can only use one side and only two cards per turn! Using these resources, you will build Ships, develop Technology, discover Planets, or Trade for currency!

New Ships allow you to attack the aliens and gain their valuable artifacts which provide huge bonuses.
With each new Technology card in your Empire, you will have access to more actions, bonuses, and scoring opportunities.
Each Planet you explore provides valuable resources for future actions.

There are two sides to each of these cards, and as you build them you will decide:
Logistics – play cards on this side to gain ongoing bonuses that will make your Empire stronger and help you build faster.
Operational – play this side to gain a new way to score victory points (and yes, you will be able to activate your operations more than once, if you play well).

Manage your Resources, build the right cards, make wise choices. Win!

Alien Artifacts provides a true 4X experience in under an hour. With over two hundred cards, Alien Artifacts offers players many scoring strategies and great replay-ability.

Ages

10+
Players

2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players, 5 Players
Play Time

60m – 60m
Designer

Marcin Senior Ropka, Viola Kijowska
Mechanics

Card Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection, Variable Phase Order
Theme

Card Game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
Publisher

Matagot, Pegasus Spiele, Portal Games
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