At a glance
Players: 1–4 · Play time: about 40 min per player · Ages: 14+ · Base game · Publisher: Czech Games Edition · Designer: Tomáš Holek
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CGE00120)
SETI is a board game from Czech Games Edition for 1–4 players, playing in about 40 minutes per player, recommended for ages 14+.
How it plays
In SETI, each player leads a scientific institution searching for signs of life beyond Earth. You launch probes to investigate nearby planets and moons, point telescopes at distant star systems and develop new equipment back home.
Over 200 cards feature real technologies and space exploration projects, and the solar system board has rotating discs that move the planets as the game goes on. Players compete to find signs of extraterrestrial life and score the most points.
What's in the box
- Solar system board with rotating discs
- 216 cards (including 138 project cards and 55 alien cards)
- 48 tech tiles
- Probe figures, player markers and tokens
- Rulebooks
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Strategy fans and space nerds who want a meaty game with a big table presence.
What a game night feels like: Thoughtful and absorbing. Everyone's plotting their next launch, and the moment someone finds a sign of alien life, the whole table wants to hear about it.
If you like this, try: Civilization: A New Dawn, Undergrove
Teaching tip: Take a minute at setup to show how the rotating discs move the planets. It's the heart of the game.
FAQ
How many players can play SETI?
SETI plays with 1–4 players.
How long does SETI take?
About 40 minutes per player.
What age is SETI for?
Czech Games Edition recommends it for ages 14+.
Can you play SETI solo?
Yes. It plays with 1 to 4.
Is SETI good for two players?
Yes. It plays with 1–4, so two players works.
