SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 2024
Designed by Tomáš Holek
What it is
A heavy science fiction, space exploration game for 1-4 players (~40 min), built around area majority / influence, end game bonuses, income.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #15 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
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How to play SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is a heavy game (rated 3.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 40 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Science Fiction and Space Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, End Game Bonuses and Income. A heavy science fiction, space exploration game for 1-4 players (~40 min), built around area majority / influence, end game bonuses, income. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #15 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
How many players is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence?
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence solo?
Yes — SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence work with 2 players?
Yes — SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence take to play?
About 40 minutes per game.
Is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.8 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.8/5 — so SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence?
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is a Science Fiction, Space Exploration game, built on Area Majority / Influence, End Game Bonuses, Income.
Where to buy SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
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