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Renegade Game Studios Search for Planet X Board Game, 1-4 Players, Strategy Deduction with App

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Features

  • Real scientific deduction: Use the companion app to survey for objects and apply logic rules to deduce Planet X's location like an actual astronomer conducting genuine cosmic investigation
  • App-integrated gameplay: The free companion app randomizes object arrangements and Planet X location each game, ensuring fresh strategic challenges with procedural generation that guarantees replayability
  • Strategic publishing system: Publish theories and conduct searches once you believe you've solved the puzzle, creating multiple decision points that reward careful observation and logical deduction
  • Perfect for group discovery: Designed for one to four players ages thirteen and up to collaborate or compete in sixty to seventy-five minutes, making it ideal for game night with friends or family
  • Trusted designer pedigree: Created by acclaimed designers Ben Rosset and Matthew O'Malley with beautiful artwork, published by Renegade Game Studios, a respected name in modern strategy board games

Description

Search for Planet X puts you in the role of an astronomer solving a real scientific mystery. For over a century, astronomers have searched for a distant planet to explain unique orbits in our solar system. Now you can participate in that same investigation through a game that blends astronomical intrigue with logical puzzle-solving. How It Works: Each game, the free companion app randomly selects an arrangement of celestial objects and a location for Planet X following predefined scientific logic rules As Earth travels around the sun each round, you'll use the app to perform scans and attend conferences to gather clues Mark observations on your deduction sheets and begin publishing theories as patterns emerge Once you believe you know Planet X's location and the objects flanking it, conduct a search through the app The first successful discovery wins, with bonus points available for all players Why It Stands Out: This deduction board game captures the thrill of scientific discovery while rewarding strategic thinking and careful observation. The app integration creates endless variety without feeling gimmicky, and the elegant design accommodates solo play through four-player sessions in under ninety minutes. As one respected reviewer noted, "The Search for Planet X achieves everything it sets out to do so beautifully and creates a really fun experience." Perfect for strategy game enthusiasts, science fiction fans, and anyone seeking meaningful intellectual engagement with friends or solo adventures into cosmic mystery.

Brand Name: Renegade Game Studios


Genre: Puzzle, Deduction


Number of Players: 1 to 4


Edition: Standard Edition


Customer Package Type: Standard Box


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Estimated Playing Time: 60 Minutes


Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS): 1500.0


Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS): 156.0


Included Components: game


Model Number: RGS-02079


Manufacturer Part Number: RGS02079


Set Name: Search for Planet X


Manufacturer: Renegade Game Studios


Minimum Age Recomendation: 13


Item Type Name: game


UPC: 810011720794


Age Range Description: 13 years


Are Batteries Required: No


Is Assembly Required: No


Indoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Educational Objective: Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific reasoning skills


Operation Mode: manual


Supported Battery Types: No battery required


Item Weight: 1506 Grams


Number of Items: 1


Size: Medium


Item Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 2 inches


Theme: Astronomy


Color: Multicolor


Subject Character: Planet X


CPSIA Cautionary Statement: Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable


Rulebook Availability: Digital Web


Material Type: Board Game


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • We Love This Game!
We ordered this for my husband's birthday a few months ago, and we are extremely happy with it. It's a beautiful game, has a solid scientific feel within the astronomy theme and plays well with as little as two people. There is an app to download in order to play the game, which is a fun addition and makes the game feel more techy overall. We love this game and have played it many times since purchasing. People should be aware that it is not the type of game you can spend a few minutes glancing at and then know how to play. We spent time with the instructions, looked up online tutorials and even watched online video playthroughs a time or two as we were learning to play in order to fully understand how it works. It's not impossible to learn, and once you have clarity it's simple enough to play the game. I'm only saying that those who order it should be prepared to do a bit of additional work to get through the learning curve. There is also an option to play as one person against the app, which my husband used when he was first figuring out how to play. As an astronomy family with several telescopes at home, this game feels like a fun way to extend the skywatching hobby on rainy nights. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024 by Myscha Theriault
    • Fun game
Uses an app which my teens liked. Really fun deduction game. Easy to learn. Good quality.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024 by tiffany julius
    • Great deduction game
This is a great deduction and strategy game, it also has a lot of replayability since you can make it harder or easier depending on how long you want the game to last. You can have a 20 minutes match in the easy mode or a 1hr game in harder configuration. It works with an app that you need to download but it’s also very well design and works perfectly. It’s for 4 players but it works very well with only 2, which we love since sometimes it’s just me and my partner. The main goal is to find Planet X, but to do that you need to figure out where are the other objects such as gas clouds, asteroids, comets, etc. and in each game there are different rules that apply of where they might be position in the map. This game is not very interactive with other players, is more of you trying to figure out as fast as you can, but you do feel the pressure every time someone takes a turn and you don’t know if they are ahead of you or if they figure out something important. At the end they might be more than one player that find where Planet X is on the same turn, and there are point that add up at the end if you where first or manage to find more of the other objects in the map. I fully recommend it, it was a great addition to my collection and it hits the table more often than not. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022 by Pam
    • Logic and Reasoning with an Astronomy Theme
High Tech. Game requires a free app that you download to your phone. Players can share one phone, or they can input a code that allows them to all have their own phone. Players can play the same game at different levels at the same time. Taking turns, players secretly scan the 12 sectors of space for various stellar objects. There's one dwarf planet, so if you determine that it IS in sectors 1-3, then you know it IS NOT in sectors 4-12. Research may tell you that the dwarf planet is not next to any asteroids, so if there are asteroids in sectors 4 and 12 (which is next to sector 1), you can use those two clues to determine that the dwarf planet must be in sector 2. It's a great way to learn the principles of logical reasoning and process of elimination disguised as a game. The visible sky constantly changes, giving players fresh opportunities to explore new sectors while requiring them to plan ahead to explore others. Simple rules, easy to understand, great for generating discussion between old and young for team play. No stealing or gotcha moves - all friendly competition. Can be played cooperatively or solo. App is clear and easy to understand. Very enjoyable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021 by maddogdad
    • Cool game, worried about app support longterm
App is cool, but I am worried about app support longterm. Would like a simple webapp or downloadable app for PCs to futureproof. Game is great otherwise.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024 by Austin
    • Super fun deduction game
The game is a blast and has so many different possibilities and offers some unique challenges!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024 by Logan Brown
    • Hidden deduction
"The Search for Planet X" board game is a celestial gem that keeps on giving! With every game session, the deduction mechanics keep you engaged and coming back for more as you strive to unravel the mystery of Planet X's location in our cosmic neighborhood. The quality is decent and I thought the price was good. Nothing was missing when it arrived. We were able to start playing right away! This game also offers a delightful challenge as you gather data, make educated guesses, and outwit your fellow astrophysicists in a quest for cosmic discovery. If you're looking for a game that combines replayability, quality, aesthetics, and strategic depth, "The Search for Planet X" is your ticket to an interstellar adventure that's truly worth every penny! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023 by Cafi

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