Vanished Planet
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- Designer Samuel Blanchard , Kelly Blanchard , Craig Oliver , Jennifer Oliver
- Publisher Vanished Planet Games
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What to Expect
In Vanished Planet, you and up to five players work together to stop a mysterious creature threatening your home worlds. You manage ship movement, resources, and technology development while fulfilling contract goals. The game features events that alter strategies and a scalable difficulty that suits both beginners and experts.
Who Is This Game For?
Vanished Planet targets experienced families and hobby gamers who enjoy cooperative games with economic and tactical elements. With a 60-minute playtime, it's suited for moderate-length gaming sessions. Beginners should be comfortable with resource management and cooperative play.
How It Works
Players coordinate ship movements on a hex grid using movement points to achieve contract objectives. They gather resources and develop technologies to delay the creature's advance. Events dynamically impact gameplay, requiring adaptable strategies. As a cooperative game, all players win or lose together.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Samuel Blanchard, Kelly Blanchard, Craig Oliver, and Jennifer Oliver, Vanished Planet won the 2005 Games Magazine Best New Family Game award. It shares similarities with Starfarers of Catan but stands out with its cooperative contracts and event-driven gameplay in a sci-fi setting.
Awards
- 2005 Games Magazine Best New Family Game — Winner
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay for 1 to 6 players
- Scalable difficulty for beginners to experts
- Combination of movement, contracts, and events
- Winner of 2005 Games Magazine Best New Family Game
Contra
- Requires learning complex mechanics
- Not ideal for very young children under 8
- Longer sessions may demand patience
Setting & atmosphere
Set in a sci-fi universe where Earth vanished, replaced by a dark creature spreading tentacles toward the homeworlds of galactic peoples. Players unite as the last hope to stop this looming threat.
Tips for beginners
Take time to understand the mechanics and focus on teamwork and adapting to events.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Vanished Planet supports solo play for a single player.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for moderate-length gaming sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic familiarity with cooperative games and resource management helps.
How does this compare to similar games?
Vanished Planet blends cooperative gameplay with contracts and events in a sci-fi setting, similar to Starfarers of Catan but with a unique cooperative focus.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, having won the 2005 Games Magazine Best New Family Game, it's suitable for families with children aged 8 and up who enjoy more complex games.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Contracts, Cooperative Game, and Events mechanics creates dynamic, team-oriented gameplay.
Fazit
Vanished Planet is recommended for players seeking cooperative sci-fi games with economic and tactical depth. Its scalable difficulty and 60-minute duration offer versatility but require some familiarity with complex mechanics.
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