# Planet Unknown: Supermoon

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 3, 5, 6)
- **Duration**: 65-80 min
- **Weight**: 2.44 / 5
- **Designers**: Adam Rehberg, Ryan Lambert
- **Artists**: James Churchill, Yoma
- **Publishers**: Adam's Apple Games, LLC, CrowD Games, Fox in the Box, Origames, Portal Games, Strohmann Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Puzzle, Science Fiction, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Multiple Maps, Open Drafting, Tile Placement, Track Movement, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want more decision layers and spatial depth.New tactical layer with the Supermoon3D minis add great table presenceNew asymmetric corporation pairingsSalvage tiles offer great flexibilitySlightly increases total playtimeRequires the base game to playHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to expand your spatial horizons! Planet Unknown: Supermoon arrives to upgrade your planet, bringing new layers of strategy for those who already love the polyomino tile-laying challenge. The premise is clear: meteor strikes have caused massive damage, and now you must use salvaged wreckage to preserve humanity. The game-changer here is the Supermoon. Now, you're not limited to your planet; you can expand your developments onto the moon, creating a crucial new decision point every turn: where should your tile go?

The Supermoon isn't just extra space. It comes equipped with a 3D satellite mini that helps clear those annoying meteorites in a unique way. You can even deploy a rover on the moon to optimize your operations. Additionally, the expansion introduces 'Salvage Tiles'. These are split polyominoes, salvaged from the meteor showers, each featuring one resource and one meteorite. Instead of drafting from the S.U.S.A.N. system, you can choose to place any two of your salvage tiles, either together or apart, opening up a wild array of tactical possibilities.

For those who crave variety, Supermoon brings a new corporation and a new planet, allowing for asymmetric pairings that shift the game's dynamics. In terms of playtime, expect games to last slightly longer—roughly 5 simultaneous turns more, bumping the average time from 65 to about 80 minutes. This is the perfect window for new strategies to emerge, forcing veteran players to challenge their existing assumptions to maintain their winning edge. If you enjoy spatial puzzles and want more depth in your resource management, this expansion is the giant leap you've been waiting for.

## How to Play
Objective of the Game  
In Planet Unknown: Supermoon, your primary mission is to develop an unknown planet and preserve the future of humanity while securing an outpost on the nearby supermoon. The game ends when a player advances all their resource trackers to the top of their tracks or when no legal tile placements remain. The winner is determined by the most medals earned, including those from the supermoon and other expansion modules.  

Preparation (Setup)  
Base Setup  
  
  Give each player one satellite mini and one supermoon board (randomly assigned). Players choose between the symmetric or asymmetric side.  
  Place meteorites on the supermoon board’s starting meteor symbols.  
  Position the satellite on one of the two starting orbital positions.  
  For solo or event-based games, use +4 event cards instead of the base amount.  
  With 4+ players, include Module 2: Salvage Tiles for balanced gameplay.  
  

Module-Specific Setup  
  
  Module 2 (Salvage Tiles): Give each player six salvage tiles (one per resource type) to form their supply.  
  Module 3 (Terrain Patches): Give each player five terrain patches (civ, water, rover, tech, energy).  
  Fractured Planet: Assemble four quadrant boards, ensuring scoring icons face outward. Players may choose either side of each quadrant.  
  Fractured Corporation: Provide both Quantum Solutions corporation boards (top and bottom), letting players choose sides A/B for unique rules.  
  

Game Flow  
The game follows the base Planet Unknown structure with these additions:  
  
  Players draft tiles or use salvage tiles/patches, placing them on their planet or supermoon.  
  When placing on the supermoon:  
      
      Move the satellite clockwise equal to the tile/patch’s grid squares.  
      Choose a laser orientation (row/column) if applicable.  
      Destroy all meteorites in the laser’s path.  
      
    
  Fractured Planet: Follow quadrant-specific placement rules (e.g., no tiles on spaces with forbidden icons).  
  Fractured Corporation: Apply conditional rules based on drafting from the interior or exterior ring of the S.U.S.A.N.  
  

Actions and How to Play  
Supermoon Actions  
  
  Tile/Placement: Follow base rules, but tiles can be placed on the supermoon. Advance resource trackers and place meteorites as usual.  
  Satellite Movement: Move clockwise per tile/patch size. Destroy meteorites in the laser’s path.  
  Rovers: Follow base placement rules. Destroyed if hit by the satellite laser.  
  

Module-Specific Actions  
  
  Salvage Tiles: Place two tiles from your supply (up to 3 times per game). They count as separate placements.  
  Terrain Patches: Substitute any patch when a biomass patch is required. Patches extend terrain but don’t advance trackers.  
  Fractured Corporation:  
      
      Side A: Draft from the exterior ring? Advance one resource twice (ignore others).  
      Side B: Draft from the interior ring? Regress one resource.  
      
    
  

End of Game and Scoring  
  
  Trigger: Game ends when all resource trackers are maxed or no legal placements remain.  
  Supermoon Scoring:  
      
      Symmetric side: 8 medals per completed resource set (one of each type).  
      Asymmetric side: 4 medals per specified pair.  
      Uncollected meteorites: -3 medals each.  
      
    
  Fractured Planet: Quadrants score as one planet for objectives. Perimeter spaces are abundant but large terrains are harder.  
  Solo Target: 80 medals (adjusted by event deck composition).  
  

Tips to Win  
  
  Prioritize Supermoon Sets: Complete symmetric/asymmetric sets for big medal gains.  
  Laser Efficiency: Time satellite movements to clear multiple meteorites in one shot.  
  Salvage Flexibility: Use salvage tiles to bypass depot limitations, especially late-game.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, Supermoon is an expansion and cannot be played as a standalone game.

### How much longer do games take?
Games last about 15 minutes longer, increasing from 65 to approximately 80 minutes.

### What changes in the gameplay?
You now decide between placing tiles on the planet or the moon, and you get special salvage tiles.

### Is it too complex for beginners?
I suggest mastering the base game first, as the expansion adds several new layers of decision-making.

### What new components are included?
New polyomino tiles, 3D satellite miniatures, a new planet, and a new corporation.

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