Unknown Planet

In Unknown Planet, humanity is faced with a shortage of resources at home and embarks on an epic journey to colonize new worlds. Players take on the role of intergalactic explorers, ready to transform unexplored planets into thriving colonies. In a competitive scenario for 1 to 6 participants, each must design and develop their own planet, using a strategic combination of infrastructure blocks. The dynamics of the game allow players to build their colony each round by adding a new development block, which contains two of the six essential infrastructures for sustaining life. The choice of where to place these blocks is crucial, since the planet's limited space must be optimized and favor synergies between the different infrastructures. As well as expanding their domains, each placement triggers specific actions that allow players to manage and improve their resources - but beware: some moves can activate "asteroids" that complicate everyone's progress. Unknown Planet combines classic domino mechanics with simultaneous and strategic play, offering a unique experience where adapting to circumstances and planning are key to achieving victory on the new cosmic frontier.

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

The main objective of "Unknown Planet" is to efficiently manage a survival and colonization mission on an unexplored planet, using limited resources and coordinating strategic actions to build infrastructure, explore the terrain and deal with environmental challenges, all while competing or cooperating with other players to achieve specific victory conditions, which usually involve expansion, technological development and resource accumulation.

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GAME mechanics

• Simultaneous Action Selection: At the start of each round, all players simultaneously choose the actions they want to take. This keeps the pace of the game fluid and prevents one player from being able to predict or plan too much based on the decisions of others. This mechanic adds an element of strategy and surprise, requiring players to consider possible opponent actions while developing their own plans.
• Placement of parts: Each player has an individual board on which they place polymino pieces. These pieces represent buildings or modules that are being added to your colony on the planet. Correct placement is crucial to optimizing space and maximizing available resources, requiring careful spatial planning and adaptation to changes and challenges throughout the game.
• Building from a Model: Players start with a base model that guides the expansions and improvements they can make to their board. This model provides a strategic starting point and influences which areas should be developed first, balancing growth and specialization. Players make decisions based on these models to achieve goals and fulfill missions.
• Players with Different Skills: Each player has a unique special ability that affects how they interact with the game's mechanics. These abilities are derived from the characteristics of their faction or character in the game universe and directly impact strategic choices. This creates variation and increases replayability, while offering alternative ways to win.
• Building Networks and Routes: As players expand their colonies, they need to create efficient networks of connections between different modules or structures. These networks are vital for the flow of resources, ensuring that growth and production are sustainable and optimized. Deciding how these networks are laid out requires strategic thinking to anticipate future needs and respond to emerging challenges.

Game components

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• Explorers
• Natural Resources
• Secret Missions
• Mysterious Grounds
• Intergalactic Challenges
• Strange Allies
• Curious Objects
• The Adventures of Command

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/planet-unknown
• Link Tabletopia:
• Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Planeta Desconhecido
• Amazon USA link: Comprar Planeta Desconhecido

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