Interplanetary
- Designer Art Widner
- Publisher (Self-Published)
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In Interplanetary, you pilot a spaceship visiting planets to collect valuable cargo and reach further destinations. The planets move in their orbits, making landing challenging. Hazards like black holes, pirates, and space debris add obstacles in this race to Pluto, where 'Immortality Dust' marks victory.
Who Is This Game For?
Interplanetary is aimed at experienced players who enjoy long, strategic games with complex processes. With a duration of about 800 minutes, it suits expert players ready for an extended session rather than casual or family gamers.
How It Works
The game combines dice rolling with network and route building by moving spaceships between orbiting planets. Pick-up and deliver is central as players transport cargo to fund further travel. The goal is a race to Pluto, requiring tactical decisions to navigate hazards and timing to land on moving planets.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Art Widner in 1942, Interplanetary is an early example of complex sci-fi board games. It blends race and Monopoly elements and features innovative moving planets and space hazards. Though it has no official awards, it is historically notable for its 3D components.
Pro
- Historically significant sci-fi board game from 1942
- Innovative mechanics with moving planets
- Combines dice rolling, route building, and pick-up and deliver
- Very long playtime for extended game sessions
Contra
- Extremely long playtime around 800 minutes
- No official awards
- Not suitable for families or casual gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a science fiction universe focused on space exploration and interplanetary travel within the solar system, including orbiting planets and space dangers.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Allow time to understand the complex mechanics and focus on planning routes between moving planets.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Minimum player count is not specified, so solo playability is unclear.
How long does a game really take?
A game can last very long, approximately 800 minutes, spanning many hours to a full day.
What prior experience do I need?
Interplanetary is an expert-level game requiring patience and experience with complex board games.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines moving planets with race and Monopoly elements, making it historically special.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to length and complexity, it is not suitable as a family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of dice rolling, network and route building, and pick-up and deliver with moving planets stands out.
Fazit
Interplanetary is recommended for fans of long, complex sci-fi board games with patience for extended playtime. It is less suitable for casual players due to its length.
