A dark planet may be lurking at the edge of our solar system. In 2015, astronomers estimated that a large, distant planet could explain the unique orbits of dwarf planets and other objects. Since then, astronomers have been scanning the skies, hoping to find this planet.

In The Search for Planet X, players take on the role of astronomers using observations and logical deductions to search for this hypothetical planet. Each game round, the companion app randomly selects an object placement and a position for Planet X according to predefined logic rules.

Each round, as Earth travels around the sun, players use the app to perform scans and attend conferences. As they gather information about the objects' positions, they mark this information on their deduction sheets. When players learn where the different objects are located, they can start publishing theories, which earns points.

As more and more objects are found, players narrow down the possible positions for Planet X. When a player believes they know where it is and which objects are on either side of it, they use the app to conduct a search. The game ends when a player successfully locates Planet X, and all players get a final chance to collect additional points.

The Search for Planet X captures the thrill of discovery, the puzzling nature of astronomical investigations, and the competition inherent in the scientific process. Can you be the first to find Planet X?

Sleeves
4x 79x120mm

ID: 279537

Release Year: 2020

Min. Players: 1

Max. Players: 4

Play Time (minutes): 75

Average Rating: 7.92613

Complexity: A Little Heavier

Mechanics: Action Points, Deduction, End Game Bonuses, Paper-and-Pencil, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Turn Order: Time Track

Designers: Matthew O'Malley and Ben Rosset

Publishers: Foxtrot Games, Renegade Game Studios, 17wanzy (Yihu BG), Gém Klub Kft., Hobby World, Kaissa Chess & Games, Korea Boardgames, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, MeepleBR, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Suki Games, uplay.it edizioni, and Igramag