# Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 8.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60-150 min - **Weight**: 4.47 / 5 - **Designers**: Helge Ostertag, Jens Drögemüller - **Artists**: Dennis Lohausen - **Publishers**: 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 - **Categories**: Civilization, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Miniatures, Science Fiction, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid, Income, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tags, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Turn Order: Pass Order, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Victory Points as a Resource ## Verdict A must-have expansion for players looking to push Gaia Project to its strategic limits.Engaging new factionsDynamic ship explorationRenewed strategic depthFresh planet typesRequires base gameSteeper learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description 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. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet, players take on the roles of factions exploring the galaxy to uncover the secrets of long-lost civilizations. The goal is to explore abandoned spaceships of the Lost Fleet, colonize new planet types (asteroids and protoplanets), and harness advanced technologies to earn the most victory points (VP). The game ends after 6 rounds, and the player with the highest VP wins. Preparation (Setup) Gameboard Setup 2 players: Use Space Sector tiles 01–07 (flip 05–07 to white-numbered sides). Place one inner sector (01–04) in the center and arrange the other 6 around it, shifted left/right to create gaps. Fill gaps with 6 Interspace tiles (ensure spaceships are 5 spaces apart). 3 players: Use sectors 01–10 (except 08). Place one inner sector and arrange 6 others around it, plus 2 shifted sectors. Fill 8 gaps with Interspace tiles (no spaceships within 3 spaces of each other). 4 players: Use all 10 sectors. Place two inner sectors and arrange 8 around them, shifted to create 10 gaps. Fill gaps with Interspace tiles (no adjacent spaceships). Component Setup Place Deep Space Sector tiles (11–16) randomly around the board. Add the Scoring Board Extension (25 VP side for 2 players; 3 Exploration Shuttles side for 3–4 players). Cover the Q.I.C. actions on the Research Board with the Colonization overlay for new planet types. Place 3–4 Lost Fleet Spaceship Boards near the gameboard (remove the Twilight ship in 2-player games). Distribute Standard Tech tiles, Artifact tokens, and Federation tokens onto the ships. Faction Setup New factions (e.g., Tinkeroids, Moweyds) start with 1 mine or Planetary Institute on an asteroid/protoplanet. Place Exploration Shuttles on your Exploration board (2 for 2 players; 3 for 3–4 players). Flow of the Game The game lasts 6 rounds, each with 4 phases: Income Phase: Gain resources based on your structures and research levels. Action Phase: Players take turns performing one action per turn until all pass. Clean-Up Phase: Reset action tokens, advance the round marker, and prepare for the next round. Scoring Phase: Score VP based on the current Round Scoring tile. New actions like Explore a Lost Fleet Spaceship and Examine an Artifact are available once ships are explored. Actions and How to Play New Actions Explore a Lost Fleet Spaceship (Action 11): Pay 5 VP (varies by faction) and place an Exploration Shuttle on a ship board. Must be accessible from your planet (use Q.I.C.s to extend range). Gain access to new actions on the ship. Examine an Artifact (Action 12): Discard 6 power to take an Artifact token from the Twilight ship for bonuses. Modified Base Actions Build a Mine: New planet types: Asteroids require a Gaiaformer (consumed afterward); Protoplanets cost 3 terraforming steps (6 VP reward). Upgrade Existing Structures: If you’ve explored a ship, you can take its Standard Tech tile when upgrading to a Research Lab or Academy. Form a Federation: Cannot place satellites on spaceship tiles. Gain Federation tokens from explored ships. Ship Actions Explored ships offer Power, Q.I.C., Knowledge, and Credit actions. Use them by spending resources and covering the space with an action token. End of Game and Scoring The game ends after 6 rounds. Final scoring includes: VP from Final Scoring tiles (e.g., "Most asteroids colonized"). VP from Federation tokens, Tech tiles, and structures. Bonuses from Artifacts and explored ships. The player with the most VP wins. Tiebreakers: Most structures, then most advanced techs. Tips to Win Prioritize Exploration: Early access to ship actions (e.g., discounted techs) can give a resource advantage. Leverage New Planets: Colonizing asteroids (free with Gaiaformer) and protoplanets (6 VP) boosts early-game scoring. Adapt to Factions: For example, Moweyds start with a shuttle on T F Mars—use it to claim ship actions first. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. ## FAQ ### 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. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Amazon**: R$ 254,90 (https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0DVTGZ26C?tag=bgbot26-20) - **Facil Shopping**: R$ 176,61 (https://www.facilshopping.com.br/produtos/projeto-gaia-a-frota-perdida-grok/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Board Game Barato**: R$ 188,91 (https://www.boardgamebarato.com.br/projeto-gaia-a-frota-perdida?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **JOY JOY STORE**: R$ 199,90 (https://loja.joyjoycafe.com.br/projeto-gaia-a-frota-perdida-pre-venda?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Meca dos Jogos**: R$ 200,07 (https://www.mecadosjogos.com.br/projeto-gaia-a-frota-perdida-p633?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Pittas Board Games**: R$ 204,51 (https://www.pittasboardgames.com.br/produtos/projeto-gaia-a-frota-perdida/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/gaia-project-the-lost-fleet ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 31.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6242553&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 34.71 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6785952&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 36.70 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5499819&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 38.74 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5767933&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 38.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6186195&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5857504&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5865915&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5944804&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6038556&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 40.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5968210&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/71665/gaia-project-the-lost-fleet?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com