# SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – Pluto Promo Card ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 - **Duration**: 40-160 min - **Weight**: 2.38 / 5 - **Designers**: Tomáš Holek - **Publishers**: Czech Games Edition (CGE), Cranio Creations, Devir, DiceTree Games, DSV Games, Feelindigo, Gémklub, Hobby Japan, IELLO, MINDOK, MIPL, Rebel Sp. z o.o. - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration - **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Income, Multi-Use Cards, Resource to Move, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Progressive, Variable Set-up ## Verdict If you already love SETI and want more strategic options for your probes, this promo is a gem! It adds an extra layer of planning for dedicated explorers.Adds new exploration optionExpands strategic reachEncourages probe planningRewards audacious explorersJust one cardRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description The Pluto promo card for SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence introduces an intriguing new exploration option for your space missions! If you already have a probe in your system's outermost ring, this card enables a special maneuver to reach the distant dwarf planet. With either a satellite or lander action, you can reposition that probe directly onto Pluto, expanding your reach and discovery possibilities. It's a super cool way to boost your exploration strategy, opening paths to new scores and challenges. Think about it: Pluto might be small, but the opportunities it offers in the game are huge! This subtle yet strategic addition can change the course of your games, especially for those who enjoy optimizing every move and exploring every corner of the board. It's one of those cards that, while simple, adds an extra layer of decision-making and reward for the most audacious explorers. Get ready to go beyond known limits and uncover Pluto's secrets! ## FAQ ### What does the Pluto promo card do in SETI? It allows you to move a probe already in the outermost ring of the board to Pluto, using either a satellite or lander action. It's a way to expand your exploration to a more distant point in the system. ### Do I need the base game SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence to use this card? Yes, absolutely! This is a promo card and an expansion, so it requires the base game to be used. It adds a new rule and a destination to your existing game. ### How does this card affect game strategy? It adds a new scoring route and a potential objective. If you focus on having a probe in the outer ring, Pluto becomes an achievable goal that can yield points or fulfill end-game objectives, encouraging long-term planning. ### Is this card compatible with other SETI expansions? Generally, promo cards are designed to be compatible with the base game and other official expansions, unless specifically stated otherwise. It integrates as a new action option on your turn. ### What level of complexity does this card add to the game? It adds minimal complexity. It's a simple 'if-then' rule that offers a new movement option. It doesn't overload the game with new mechanics but rather expands existing exploration and scoring possibilities. ### Is this card essential for the SETI experience? It's not essential, but it's a really cool 'nice-to-have' for those who already enjoy the game and want a bit more variety and strategic options. It enriches the experience without being mandatory to have fun with SETI.