Planet-E

Enviroally Consulting · Board game · 2026
3–5 50–90 min
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of cooperative games with a twist will love Planet-E. The economy vs ecology balance creates epic discussions!

Highlights
  • Intense strategic debates
  • Fresh semi-coop mechanics
  • Very timely environmental theme
  • High replayability with varied terrains
Keep in mind
  • Can drag with indecisive players
  • Random events may frustrate
  • Requires good group chemistry
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Planet-E is a strategic game that blends cooperation with a dash of secret competition. You're a team of specialists trying to build a sustainable colony on a new planet, but each has their own agenda: the Guardian of Nature wants to protect the ecosystem, the High-Tech Zone Tycoon seeks profit, and the Time Traveler... well, they've got mysterious plans. The game features seven terrain types, each affecting economy and environment differently. The challenge? Balancing economic growth with sustainability, because if the planet collapses or the project goes bankrupt, everyone loses together. Get ready for heated debates, tense negotiations, and that gut-wrenching feeling when random events show up to wreck your perfect plans.

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–5 players
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK

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Game details

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Admin: Upcoming Releases
Publisher Enviroally Consulting
Designer Jiangnan Shen, Qidi Zhu, Qiqi Feng

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
Ideal player count?
3-5 works well, but 4 is the sweet spot for balanced discussions and pace.
Is it too complex?
Medium weight - rules are intuitive but strategic decisions require forward thinking.
Does it play solo?
Not officially, but you can adapt by controlling multiple characters (becomes a tough puzzle!).
Component quality?
Modular terrain tiles, resource tokens, and event cards - all with sci-fi themed art.
Average playtime?
50-90 minutes, but first games might run longer as everyone learns.
Kid-friendly?
12+ due to strategic complexity and need for negotiation.
Good for Terraforming Mars fans?
Yes! Similar ecological balance vibe, but with more player interaction.