The Search for Planet X 2020
Designed by Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
What it is
A light-to-medium deduction, puzzle, space exploration game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around action points, deduction, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #116 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play The Search for Planet X
The Search for Planet X is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.4 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 13 and up. It's a Deduction, Puzzle and Space Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Deduction and End Game Bonuses. A light-to-medium deduction, puzzle, space exploration game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around action points, deduction, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #116 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 The Search for Planet X
How many players is The Search for Planet X?
The Search for Planet X plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play The Search for Planet X solo?
Yes — The Search for Planet X supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does The Search for Planet X work with 2 players?
Yes — The Search for Planet X plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Search for Planet X take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is The Search for Planet X hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.4 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Search for Planet X for?
The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.
What kind of game is The Search for Planet X?
The Search for Planet X is a Deduction, Puzzle, Space Exploration game, built on Action Points, Deduction, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy The Search for Planet X
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