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Planet etuC
2020
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- 2–3 players
- 20–30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
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Planet etuC is a board game released in 2020 for 2–3 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa) and its main mechanics are Ladder Climbing.
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About the game
This is Planet etuC, where CUTE creatures live their life peacefully. See over there, that one is on the sea, dancing on a surfing board. That one is bathing in lava, and that is up in the sky, devouring the clouds. Wow, you think these guys are weirdos that don’t look like any of the beings on your planet? Well, look at them again. Aren’t they so Cute…oh no, very etuC?? About this game This is a climbing-ladder/shedding-type card game with the theme of ecosystem. This game is designed to be enjoyed by 2-3 players. Players play stronger cards than each other to win the game by getting rid of their hand. In this game, there are two types of card ranks: numbers and colors (symbols). At the start of a game, whether you are playing for numbers or colors hasn’t yet been decided. If the subsequent card has a stronger number, you play by numbers, and if it is a stronger color, you play by colors. If you play a card with stronger number AND color, the rule remains undetermined, and the next player will have options to choose. To win, it is important to plan ahead and take control of the dynamic card strengths. Ambiente Abissal is a shedding game for 2 or 3 players, which is to say the first person to play all cards from their hand will be the winner of a round. The cards used in the game vary by player count, but there are an equal number of card ranks and suits, and each of these give the players a way to rank cards. That is, if a person plays an Orange 2, it could be beat by any higher ranked card (number) or any card of a higher suit (color). In addition to playing one card, the first player could play 2 cards (of the same number or same suit), which can be beat in similar ways. Play continues around the table with players playing 1 or 2 cards to beat the current high play or passing. Once all but one player has passed, the current trick ends and the last player to play begins anew. Once a player has played all of the cards from their hand, they will earn points, and when a player has earned a given sum of points, they are determined to be the winner.
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Questions and answers
Planet etuC supports 2–3 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 Planet etuC is 20–30 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 Planet etuC for ages 9 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.
Planet etuC has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Planet etuC belongs to these categories: Card Game and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Ladder Climbing. 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 Planet etuC are: 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa). 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 Planet etuC as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.