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SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

(2024)

Czech Games Edition

A eurogame where players lead scientific institutions searching for traces of extraterrestrial life beyond Earth. Players launch probes, scan for alien signals, analyze data, and compete to discover signs of alien life through card-driven gameplay featuring a rotating four-ring solar system map.

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The Verdict

based on 26 reviews

Positive 0%
Excellent production quality, components, and impressive table presence.
Deep, engaging, and strategically satisfying gameplay with constant meaningful actions.
Brilliant implementation of multi-use cards, offering constant tough choices.
High replayability due to unique alien species and a large deck of unique cards.
Well-designed and enjoyable solo variant with adjustable difficulty levels.
Clear iconography and comprehensive player aids.
Not a light or easy game, with a considerable learning curve that can initially overwhelm players.
The first half or early rounds can feel slow, resource-tight, or somewhat repetitive for some players.
Can be a long game, particularly at higher player counts (3-4 players), with some feeling it drags.
Requires a significant amount of table space.
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The Game Bard, Lincoln Hoppe (The Game Bard)Video

The reviewer initially found the SETI board game confusing and overwhelming, but after multiple plays, discovered its profound strategic depth and interconnected mechanics, leading to a highly rewarding and even personally resonant experience.

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GamesReviews.com, Adam RoffelArticle

The reviewer finds SETI a phenomenal and deep competitive game, praising its constant player engagement, satisfying actions, and exciting, variable alien discoveries. While complex, they consider it a fantastic experience and one of their top games of 2024.

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Rahdo Runs Through, Rahdo Runs ThroughVideo

Rahdo considers SETI his favorite Czech Games Edition game in years, indicating a highly positive overall impression. He likely delves into the game's strengths while also presenting some reservations or aspects that might not appeal to all players.

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3 Minute Board Games, NuryVideo

This video offers a concise review of SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, a complex 1-4 player game focused on alien contact. It highlights action optimization puzzles and multi-use cards, recommending it for fans of strategic point-scoring.

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Tabletop Tolson, Tabletop TolsonVideo

The video reviews "SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence," a heavy physical board game where players lead a scientific institution to find alien life through planetary exploration and strategic card use. The reviewer finds it a worthwhile experience.

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BoardGameCo, Alex RadcliffVideo

BoardGameCo offers a comprehensive review of 'SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence,' delving into the intricacies of its space exploration theme. The video suggests a deep and rewarding gameplay experience despite its potentially long duration.

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Specifically SoloVideo

The reviewer highly recommends "SETI" as a fantastic and well-done Eurogame, noting its engaging theme, enjoyable solo mode, and opportunities for creating powerful combos.

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Geeks Under GraceArticle

The reviewer praises SETI as a deep and satisfying eurogame with exceptional components and a well-integrated theme, recommending it for players who enjoy strategic depth, despite its potential length making it challenging to get to the table.

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Shut Up & Sit Down, Wes and Tom (Shut Up & Sit Down)Video

The reviewers expressed high praise for SETI, calling it an incredibly fun and engaging puzzle that evokes similar positive feelings to other popular games but without their downsides. They particularly enjoyed the theme, the tension it creates, and look forward to playing it repeatedly, noting that any criticisms were minor.

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Board Game Hangover, Board Game HangoverVideo

Board Game Hangover praises SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence as a fantastic, must-have Eurogame that offers a fresh and rewarding experience with each play, making it better over time.

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Drive Thru Games, Joel EddyVideo

The reviewer found SETI to be a thematically and mechanically interesting game, offering a complex and engaging experience with many interconnected systems and tight resource management.

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GamesRadar+, Samantha NelsonArticle

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is an excellent and deeply rewarding board game that offers rich complexity and a highly interactive solo mode, though it can be quite lengthy with a full table.

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