A Message From the Stars

Allplay, Strohmann Games · Board game · 2024
2–8 · best 2 45 min Weight 2.6/5
rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Buy
rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love deciphering alien codes and communicating creatively under pressure, you'll love this game!

Highlights
  • Unique deduction challenge
  • Tense cooperative experience
  • Engaging sci-fi theme
  • Creative, limited communication
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating initially
  • Requires good team synergy
Rules manual not indexed yet Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.

About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for an intergalactic adventure in "A Message From The Stars"! In this game, you and your team of brilliant scientists have a crucial mission: to decipher enigmatic messages sent by an alien civilization. Imagine the pressure: Earth's destiny might depend on understanding these cosmic transmissions, written in a completely unknown language. It's a true space mystery where deduction and collaboration are your greatest weapons.

You'll need to work together, exchanging information and sending replies to the extraterrestrials, hoping to unravel the linguistic code that hides their true intentions. Each interaction generates a numerical value, a vital piece for assembling this alien puzzle. "A Message From The Stars" offers a pure cooperative experience, where all brains unite to crack the code, or a team mode, where two players take on the role of the aliens sending the messages. If you enjoy games that challenge the mind, test your communication skills under pressure, and transport you to a science fiction universe, this game is for you. Prepare to decode the unknown and save humanity, one alien word at a time!

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

3 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–8 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC
5 OK
6 OK
7 OK
8 OK

Where to Buy

Prices monitored daily

Finding best prices...

Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: Dry Erase Markers / Dry Erase Surfaces Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Mechanism: Give a Clue / Get a Clue Organizations: Game Designers of North Carolina Theme: Fictional Languages Theme: Science Word Games: Guess the Word
Publisher Allplay, Strohmann Games
Designer Clarence Simpson
Artist Léonard Dupond

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to decipher messages sent by an alien civilization, uncovering their language and intentions before time runs out.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 8 players, playable in a fully cooperative mode or divided into teams.
How long does a game session last?
Games are relatively quick, with an estimated duration of 45 minutes.
Is this game difficult to learn?
The rules are straightforward, but the complexity arises in communication and deduction. It's a game that requires reasoning and teamwork.
What components are used?
The game uses dry-erase markers and surfaces for writing, along with cards and other sci-fi themed components.
Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy cooperative, deduction, word, and science fiction themed games, especially if they like communication challenges.

Other Games You'll Like

Based on mechanics and theme

8 games