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Our Verdict
For those who already love Among the Stars and want an extra tactical tool, 'Lost and Found' is a neat little treat that can make a difference in your space station!
Highlights
- Adds strategic flexibility
- Offers a second chance
- Interesting tactical decision
- Small but impactful
Keep in mind
- Only once per game
- Depends on discards
FOR GENRE FANS
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Hey space cadets! If you're already a fan of the Among the Stars universe and are always looking for ways to add that special touch to your station, the 'Lost and Found' promo card is a super interesting addition. Released as part of Artipia's 'A Fair, a Robbery and a Promo Pack' Kickstarter campaign in 2019, this location card brings a new strategic layer to your games. It's not a standalone game, but rather an enhancement for your base Among the Stars game, which is already known for its simultaneous action selection, tile placement, and variable player powers mechanics, all while you build the best possible space station.
The 'Lost and Found' works in a clever way: at the start of the game, or at some key moment (depending on the exact rule interpretation, but that's the gist!), you can 'rummage' through the discard pile. From there, you choose up to three cards that have been played and set them aside. Think of them as a small 'emergency stock.' The trick is that, once per game, you have the chance to make a swap: you take a card from your current hand and exchange it for one of those three cards you set aside.
This mechanic might seem simple, but it opens up a range of tactical possibilities. Imagine you discarded a card that seemed useless at first, but now, with the direction your station is taking, it would be perfect. Or perhaps you see a card an opponent discarded that would be an ace for you. 'Lost and Found' gives you this second chance, this flexibility to correct a mistake or seize an unexpected opportunity. It's a small detail that can make a big difference in your building and scoring strategy, adding more depth and interesting decisions to your Among the Stars game.
The 'Lost and Found' works in a clever way: at the start of the game, or at some key moment (depending on the exact rule interpretation, but that's the gist!), you can 'rummage' through the discard pile. From there, you choose up to three cards that have been played and set them aside. Think of them as a small 'emergency stock.' The trick is that, once per game, you have the chance to make a swap: you take a card from your current hand and exchange it for one of those three cards you set aside.
This mechanic might seem simple, but it opens up a range of tactical possibilities. Imagine you discarded a card that seemed useless at first, but now, with the direction your station is taking, it would be perfect. Or perhaps you see a card an opponent discarded that would be an ace for you. 'Lost and Found' gives you this second chance, this flexibility to correct a mistake or seize an unexpected opportunity. It's a small detail that can make a big difference in your building and scoring strategy, adding more depth and interesting decisions to your Among the Stars game.
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Publisher
Artipia Games
Designer
Vangelis Bagiartakis
Artist
Antonis Papantoniou, Odysseas Stamoglou
What is the 'Lost and Found' card?
It's a promo card for the board game Among the Stars, adding a new location with a unique ability to the base game.
How does the 'Lost and Found' card work?
It allows you to select up to three cards from the discard pile at the start of the game (or a specific moment) and set them aside. Once per game, you can swap a card from your hand with one of these set-aside cards.
Is this card a standalone game?
No, 'Lost and Found' is an expansion or supplement and requires the base game Among the Stars to be used.
What is its impact on gameplay?
It adds a layer of strategy and flexibility, allowing you to retrieve important cards or correct previous decisions, optimizing your station building.
How many players does the card support?
As an expansion, it follows the player count of the base game Among the Stars, which is 2 to 4 players.
Is it an essential card for Among the Stars?
It's not essential, but it's a welcome addition for players looking for more tactical options and variability in their games.