Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Exoplanets is for fans of space games with a dash of creative mischief. Planet-building is satisfying, and player interaction keeps tension high. Great for groups who enjoy light strategy with plenty of opportunities to mess with each other.
Highlights
- Fun planet-building
- Sneaky player interaction
- Easy-to-learn mechanics
Keep in mind
- Can feel too chaotic for some
- Resource randomness
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Exoplanets, you're a cosmic architect, building your own planetary system around a shared star. Each player places tiles representing planets and moons, which generate essential resources like water, atmosphere, asteroids, and light. But beware: each planet's climate can be the key to creating life or turning into an intergalactic disaster. Use space effects to mess with rivals or complete secret objectives to score more points. The game is a strategic dance between collaboration and competition, after all, everyone is shaping the same universe. With simple drafting and tile placement mechanics, Exoplanets is perfect for fans of space-themed games with a dash of sneaky interaction.
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Best player count
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2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Board&Dice, Greater Than Games, LLC
Designer
Przemysław Świerczyński
Artist
Nolan Nasser, Paweł Niziołek, Przemysław Świerczyński
Community
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1,658owners
306wishlist
32want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, with more intense games starting at 3.
How long does a game take?
About 45-60 minutes, depending on player count and strategies.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! Rules are simple but strategy can be deep.
Does it need a big table?
The central board expands during play, but a medium table works fine.
Is there much in-game text?
Barely any! Intuitive symbols make it language-independent.
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