It was your late pledge video that made me get this and partly because I really wanted to help an indie designer who was struggling with the new rising costs. Can't wait for my copy to arrive
I agree. We've also talked about how easy it would be to implement a Cascadia-like system with points being awarded on each terrain type at the end of the game, just to make the placement and tile selection decisions a bit more crunchy as you are deciding which objectives to chase based on what your neighbors are doing. This will be my go-to for short play and higher player counts. At lower player counts, however, I much prefer Isle of Cats or The "Beast" of Odin. ha
One other feature for variety is the inner tray can be lifted and rotated to change the tile pairings in each depot. I haven’t tried changing the pairings yet, so don’t know how much impact there is, but it’s there to use.
Feel very similar. Couple component issues but a really good game and the high variability, quick play and ability to play high counts and two make it a keeper
Glad that the wait wasn't in vain. There's be a lot of games delayed the last couple of years and thankfully the ones I have received were definitely worthwhile. Thanks for the perspective on this one. Kind of wish I bought it now. I wasn't really into polyomino games when this was on Kickstarter and now I love them.
Hey Alex, thanks for the review (as always! ). Just managed to pick up a copy of this at UKGE to play solo and for family play - appreciate the simple, solid gameplay "out of the box" with options to mix and add complexity (my family being non gamers but able to handle and enjoy gateway games confidantly). Looking forward to playing with my wife and daughters and diving into its solo play.
FYI: This game (Limited Deluxe version) is currently available as a late pledge! That reminds me, Alex, when's your next Late Pledge video planned for? I love those :)
I backed this game based on your initial thoughts, and it did not dissapoint, this is such, such a great game. It is simply amazing. The best polyomino game there is at the moment imho.
I was able to score a retail copy. This is the only space themed game in my collection (not a space fan), but one of the most FUN and interesting games in my vast collection. What a surprise; I wish I could get the neoprene gamemats. I heard they are going to launch another campaign in 2023…I hope so! I am mostly a sologamer and this plays well solo as well. Easy teach. Tons of replay options.
I completely agree with your review, gamewise and component-wise. Glad to have it but a bit disappointing that it feels like a production quality is from the 70s, when they cared less about the longevity of games.
Complained about the component issues in my copy and after one email from the designer and owner of Adam's Apple Games he ignored me. I love the game but after such terrible customer service I'm going not going to give him any more of my money. All of my corporation boards are basically falling apart and he tells me that's within their margin for quality control.
Planet Unknown was the first time ever I came close to backing a game. Great review, but I'm still not sure. Btw, I recently saw this for less than $50 at one of the bigger online stores, for those interested.
Looks like a fine game but I already had isle of cats and didn't feel the need for another polyomino game yet. Even more so now with the isle of cats expansions.
Hey Alex, thank you for the overview and review. My friend just got this and I confess it completely passed me by. Looks great! (all be it maybe a little "cheap"). Love the idea of real simple stuff to get the kids round the table with the ability to apply "add-ons" for more strategic / "big people" play 😉 I wonder, something not touched on, is there potential for AP much? (Thinking about your comments regards speedy simultaneous play)
While it has a lot going on component wise, this is a solid game. I think I like it more than Barenpark and I love the variability what with the different corps and planets. I am sure there is a world where they could have done this smaller and cheaper, but I think they struck a good balance. Heavy cardboard mats likely would have warped the moment they left the box. Neoprene would be cool, but cost prohibitive.
I waited for this for two years as well, love the game, but I agreed that the boards are very thin and some pieces don't fit ( Not sure you mentioned this). Thanks Alex!
Cascadia is more elegant. Azul 4 is more brainburning, very elegant too. But planet unknown just makes fun. Like the game a lot. Wasn‘t that a one man Project?
Oeh like to hear your thoughts on it, late pledge because you told me to, still contemplating the planet play mats, didn't catch the first run and the second is sold out for Europe
The player board looks bowed from the shadow being cast - that would annoy me :(. So sad about the poor component quality so it’s going to be a miss for me.
Nice review. Pretty much exactly my thoughts on the game, that I wrote on BGG in my collection. For now, it's a 8.7/10 for me (yes I have a 10 point scale with decimals!).
Hey Alex can u make video about divinity original sin board game, game really changed direction for 180° mid campaign and they literally do updates once in 4-6 months , from update where they changed game totally they literally didnt gave any updates
@@BoardGameCo i done it 2 months ago, was supper into it because it is my fav pc game and was excited for minis but unfortunately new game design is not something i was hoping for. I think video about it would be nice so people who are still on verge of refound can get professional opinion
