Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet — Prices

Feuerland Spiele, Capstone Games, Cranio Creations · Board game · 2024
9.2 Ludopedia 8.9 BGG 1–4 · best 4 Solo 60–150 min Weight 4.5/5
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A must-have expansion for players looking to push Gaia Project to its strategic limits.

Highlights
  • Engaging new factions
  • Dynamic ship exploration
  • Renewed strategic depth
  • Fresh planet types
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Steeper learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're already a space explorer in Gaia Project, get ready: The Lost Fleet is here to put your brain into overdrive! This expansion isn't just a little extra fluff for the base game; it's a deep overhaul that changes how you interact with the cosmos. The big highlight is the new Lost Fleet ships, which act as true points of interest on the map. They aren't just for show; exploring these ships unlocks access to new technologies, unique action spaces, and federation tokens that can completely shift the momentum of the game.

Diversity has been cranked up with the introduction of four new factions (Darkanians, Mowyed, Space Giants, and Tinkeroids), each bringing a unique flavor to the table. To complement these new civilizations, we have new planet types—proto-planets and asteroids—that demand fresh colonization strategies. The board also gets new layouts featuring strategic 'holes' and smaller deep-space sector tiles, making every session a brand-new spatial puzzle.

Another crucial shift to keep in mind is the rework of Q.I.C. (Quick Improvement Construction) actions. They are no longer available through standard map actions; instead, you'll need to focus on the ships to access them. Additionally, the expansion introduces new round boosters, new scoring tiles (both round and final), and even some refined faction balancing. For the solo enthusiasts, there's great news: a webapp implementation for the solo mode is available. In short: it's more depth, more options, and even more reasons to keep playing Gaia Project.

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Rules manual — Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet English · PDF
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Misc: Made by Panda Series: Terra Mystica
Publisher Feuerland Spiele, Capstone Games, Cranio Creations, DiceTree Games, Game Harbor, Grok Games, Maldito Games, Portal Games, Super Meeple, テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames), TLAMA games
Designer Helge Ostertag, Jens Drögemüller
Artist Dennis Lohausen

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and cannot be played without the original Gaia Project base game.
Is the expansion too difficult?
It adds layers of complexity, so expect a slightly denser and more strategic game than the base version.
How many players can play?
The game supports 1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.
What are the Lost Fleet ships?
They are new elements on the map that act as exploration points to gain special technologies and actions.
Is there a solo mode?
Yes, and the expansion includes webapp support to enhance the solo experience.
Does it change the rules significantly?
It introduces new mechanics and changes the availability of certain actions (like Q.I.C.), making the game more complex.