The search for Planet X

Product description The search for Planet X

There may be a dark planet lurking at the edge of our solar system. In 2015, astronomers thought that a large, distant planet might explain the unique orbits of dwarf planets and other objects. Since then, astronomers have been scanning the sky in hopes of finding it.
The Search for Planet X is a board game by Foxtrot Games. Players take on the role of astronomers and use observations and logical deductions to search for this hypothetical planet. Each game, the corresponding app randomly selects an arrangement of objects and a location for Planet X according to predefined logical rules.

Each round, as the Earth orbits the Sun, players use the app to perform scans and attend conferences. As they learn about the location of objects, they mark that information on their tracing sheets. As players learn more about the locations of different objects, they can start publishing theories. This is how players score points.

As more objects are found, players narrow down the possible locations of Planet X. Once a player thinks they know the location and the objects on either side of it, they use the app to perform a search. The game ends when one player has found Planet X, and all players have one last chance to score extra points.

The Search for Planet X captures the thrill of discovery, the mysterious nature of astronomical research, and the competition inherent in the scientific process. Can you be the first to find Planet X?

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