SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
2024

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

1-4

players

160

min

14+

age

Categories

Science Fiction
Space Exploration

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence
End Game Bonuses
Income
Multi-Use Cards
Resource to Move

Community Tags

Description

--- "SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence" is a strategic space exploration game simulating the search for extraterrestrial life through probes, telescopes, and tech upgrades. Key mechanics include: - *Probe deployment* Launch probes to nearby planets/moons, choosing surface landing for samples or orbital surveys. - *Telescope directing* Scan distant star systems for alien signals or exoplanets, collecting data for analysis. - *Earth-based upgrades* Invest resources to enhance data analysis, telescope capacity, or supplies. - *Card utilization* Employ over 200 cards depicting real technologies (e.g., ISS, Perseverance) for bonuses and focused research. - *Round-based turns* 5 rounds with clockwise turns, skipping passed players; highest score wins. SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is a 5-round board game where players lead scientific institutions probing nearby planets/moons via landers/orbiters and telescopes for distant signals/exoplanets, gathering data/samples. On Earth, upgrade equipment for efficiency and expansion, leveraging 200+ real-tech cards for strategic advantages and rewards. Inspired by actual space efforts, players strategically manage resources to maximize discovery points, with final scoring determining the leader in advancing understanding of extraterrestrial life. ---

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