Contact: Signals from Outer Space
- Designer Steffen Benndorf
- Publisher Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag , Arclight Games , Popcorn Games , White Goblin Games
- Illustration Christian Opperer
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In Contact, players follow a mysterious signal from space without knowing its origin. Each round, one player acts as the Source, simulating flight instructions with hand taps, while the Crew tries to decode the target planet. The goal is to guess the right planet before running out of fuel. The game includes difficulty adjustments and a pro variant.
Who Is This Game For?
Contact is suitable for families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy cooperative and communication-based games. With a duration of about 20 minutes, it fits well into short play sessions and requires no prior experience.
How It Works
Each round, one player is the Source, giving nonverbal flight signals with hand taps indicating stops on planets. The other players form the Crew, decoding these clues to determine the correct destination. The game features Communication Limits and Cooperative Game mechanics, as information sharing is restricted and players win or lose together.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Steffen Benndorf, Contact stands out as a cooperative deduction game using unique communication constraints. Although it has no known awards, its blend of teamwork and limited communication creates a distinct space exploration experience.
Pro
- Cooperative play with limited communication
- Short playtime around 20 minutes
- Easy to learn rules
- Suitable for families and casual players
Contra
- No solo mode included
- No notable awards
- Limited player count (2-5)
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a sci-fi universe where players track a signal through space, traveling from planet to planet. The theme centers on space exploration and communication.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on carefully observing nonverbal signals and communicate clearly as a team to deduce the correct planet.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Contact is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 20 minutes, making it suitable for short sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Contact has simple rules and requires no prior experience, making it accessible to families and casual gamers.
How does this compare to similar games?
Contact combines cooperative deduction with communication limits, setting it apart from other space or deduction games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, the game is suitable from 8 years old and its light complexity fits well for family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Communication Limits mechanic within a cooperative framework defines Contact’s uniqueness.
Fazit
Contact is a solid choice for players seeking a cooperative game with simple mechanics and short playtime. It emphasizes communication skills and teamwork, ideal for those who enjoy quick deduction games.
