Planet Unknown (Gamefound – Limited Deluxe Edition and Supermoon)
60m - 80m
1 - 5 Players
Ages 10+
60m - 80m
1 - 5 Players
Ages 10+
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This product includes:
1 x Planet Unknown Limited Deluxe Edition
1 x Supermoon Expansion
1 x Lazy Susan Lid
About Planet Unknown:
Our planet has run out of resources, and we are forced to move. We have discovered a series of planets and sent our rovers to test their environment with the hope of colonization. Our rovers have confirmed 1-6 viable colonization options.
Planet Unknown is a competitive game for 1-6 players in which players attempt to develop the best planet. Each round, each player places one polyomino-shaped, dual-resource tile on their planet. Each resource represents the infrastructure needed to support life on the planet. Every tile placement is important to cover your planet efficiently and also to build up your planet’s engine. After placing the tile, players do two actions associated with the two infrastructure types on the tile. Some tile placements trigger “meteors” that make all planets harder to develop and prevent them from scoring points in the meteor’s row and column.
Planet Unknown innovates on the popular polyomino trend by allowing simultaneous, yet strategic turn-based play via the Lazy S.U.S.A.N. space station in the center of the table.
About Supermoon Expansion:
The meteor strikes have caused great damage. We’ve gathered as much wreckage as possible so please use the salvage carefully. Complete the primary objective and build the planet that will preserve humanity. Expand your developments onto the Supermoon in case the meteorite hazards get out of hand.
Another giant leap for Polyomino board games.
Planet Unknown is a polyomino tile-laying game that mixes tile-placement, engine-building, simultaneous play, and resource and rover management for a unique and competitive gameplay experience. Supermoon is the first expansion.
SUPERMOON SUPERPUZZLE
A new decision point has been created. Place your tile on your moon or onto your planet. The moon comes equipped with a 3d satellite mini to help clear meteorites in a unique way. You could even choose to deploy a rover on your moon. Tile selection, tile placement, and meteorite cleanup will be the key to mastering this new puzzle.
EXTENDED GAMEPLAY
The net effect of the Supermoon expansion will be games that take roughly 5 simultaneous turns longer, extending your gameplay from ~65 minutes to ~80 minutes. This extension allows new strategies to emerge and players must challenge existing assumptions about Planet Unknown retain to their winning edge.
SALVAGE TILES
A supply of salvage tiles will be available to each player. Each salvage tile is a split polyomino, salvaged from the recent meteor showers, and always has one resource and one meteorite. Instead of drafting from the S.U.S.A.N., you may choose to place any two of your salvage tiles placing them together or apart.
NEW PLANET AND CORPORATION
With the recent meteor shower, a new corporation has assembled from the wreckage. Mix and match the new planet and corporation content to create even more asymmetric pairings in Planet Unknown.
| Ages | 10+ |
|---|---|
| Players | Solo, 2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players, 5 Players, 6 Players |
| Play Time | 60m – 80m |
| Designer | Adam Rehberg, Ryan Lambert |
| Mechanics | Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Pattern Building, Simultaneous Action Selection, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers |
| Theme | City Building, Industry / Manufacturing, Puzzle, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Territory Building |
| Publisher | Adam's Apple Games, LLC, Boardgame Mall, Crowd Games, Gém Klub Kft., Joy Town Games, Origames, Strohmann Games, Fox in the Box, Maldito Games, Portal Games |
Againsto
A bit better than expected - a very nicely intuitive Kennerspiel, that I will usually be willing to play. Some things seem extraneous, like the events, but the core gameplay is solid even with limited interaction. The advanced planets and corps will keep this fresh for a good while, I expect.
ajewo
Quick polyomino game where players try to advance on different tracks which continously unlocks boni. The game ends if a player cannot put down a piece or all pieces are used. I like: + Components: lazy S.U.S.A.N. wheel + Variety: many different cooperations with differents tracks and different planets. There are also optional modules (e. g., event deck). + Each cooperation has unique tracks and unique abilities (must be unlocked by advancing on the tracks). + Simple drafting: you spin the wheel and pick one of two pieces in front of you. + Supports a wide range of players. + Easy to teach. + Scales well with all player counts (every player does something even on another player's turn. + Plays quite quickly / smoothly. Neutrals: # Rather abstract game. # Cardboard for the planets are rather thin. # Solo mode is supposed to be very popular. I do not like: - Rules do not provide much details or explanation for specific planets or cooperations.
andy61
Very pleasant polyomino game with multiple tracks to move up which trigger bonuses at various points.