Overview:

Name of the game: The Search for Planet X

BGG Weight:2.36 / 5

Year Published: 2020

Publisher: Foxtrot Games and Renegade Game Studios

Designer: Matthew O’Malley and Ben Rosset

Number of Players: 2-4 players

Playing Time: 60-75 minutes

Game Category/Theme: Science Fiction, deduction, hidden movement

Board Game Mechanics: Action Points, Deduction, End Game Bonuses, Paper-and-Pencil, Solo / Solitaire Game

 

Ratings:

Strategy: 7.5

Complexity: 5.5

Player Interaction: 5.5

Replayability: 8.5

Game Rating: 8.0

Cost: 5.0

 

Calculations:

Weight Rating: =(5.5 + 7.5) = 13.0

Playability Rating: = [(8.5 + 5.5 + 8.0) – 5.5] = 16.5

Play Rating Score: = (13.0 + 16.5) x 2 = 59.0

Value Rating: = 59.0 / 5.0 = 11.8

Final Score Rating: = 59.0 + 11.8 = 70.80

 

Review:

The Search for Planet X is a fun and engaging deduction game that involves players in a race to find the elusive ninth planet in our solar system. The game features a modular board, where each game is different, and variable player powers, which add to the replayability of the game. The game mechanics are easy to learn, and the game can be played in 60-75 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick game night.

One unique feature of the game is the use of an app, which provides clues and hidden information to players throughout the game. The app adds a layer of complexity to the game, making it more challenging and engaging.

The game offers both solo and cooperative play, making it a great choice for those who enjoy playing alone or with friends. The game is designed for 2-4 players, but it works well with 2 players, making it a great choice for couples or smaller groups.

Overall, The Search for Planet X is a well-designed game that is fun to play and offers a lot of replayability. The use of the app and variable player powers adds to the complexity and strategy of the game, making it a great choice for those who enjoy deduction games.

 

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