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Rules assistance for Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1
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Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 is an expansion for Planetarium released in 2017 for 1–4 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Stéphane Vachon and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Grid Movement.
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About the game
"A novel set of optional cards to include in your games of Planetarium." A Kickstarter exclusive: 12 Evolution cards (4 Low, 2 High, 6 Final) that can be added to the game. The 13th card labels the set and provides a UPC (0-13964-75730-9) and a legend.
Mechanics
Designers
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Questions and answers
Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 supports 1–4 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 Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 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.
Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 belongs to these categories: Science Fiction, Educational, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Grid Movement. 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 Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 are: Stéphane Vachon. 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 Planetarium: Sci-Fi Set 1 as an expansion for Planetarium. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Planetarium to use it. Check that your edition of Planetarium is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.