
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,126
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Beasts
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol
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A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol is an expansion for A Message From the Stars released in 2026 for 2–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Clarence Simpson and its main mechanics are Spelling, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game.
An expansion for the puzzle party game A Message From The Stars. This expansion adds two new game modes to the base game. Not only are the secret letters hidden, but even the rules themselves may be scrambled. can the scientists still decipher the aliens' messages?
A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol for ages 11 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol belongs to these categories: Word Game, Number, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Spelling, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol are: Clarence Simpson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists A Message From The Stars: Extinction Protocol as an expansion for A Message From the Stars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need A Message From the Stars to use it. Check that your edition of A Message From the Stars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.