Trappist One (2018)
TRAPPIST-1
TRAPPIST-1 is a cool red dwarf star with seven known exoplanets. It is located in the constellation Aquarius about 40.66 light-years away from Earth. The star was discovered in 1999 by astronomer John Gizis and colleagues during a survey of close-by ultra-cool dwarf stars. The name TRAPPIST-1 is a reference to the TRansiting Planets and PlanetesImals Small Telescope (TRAPPIST) project that discovered the first two exoplanets around the star. The seven planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 have orbital periods ranging from 1.5–19 days, at distances of 0.011–0.059 astronomical units.
Trappist One Board Game
Trappist One is a board game where players take on the role of leaders of the human civilization in the Trappist One solar system during the 22nd century.
Game Components of Trappist One
How To Setup Trappist One
To set up Trappist One, players begin by shuffling the card deck and dealing a starting hand to each player. The resource tokens, orbital station and satellite cards, and star gold tokens are placed within reach of all players. Each player sets up their player board according to the instructions.
Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective
Mechanics
Game Objective
The objective is to colonize planets, mine resources, and convert these resources into “star gold” to purchase orbital stations and satellites. The game ends when one of the decks runs out of cards, and the player with the most victory points wins.
Player Experience
Players take on the roles of space explorers in the Trappist One solar system, building a tableau of cards to manage resources and expand their space presence. The game involves strategic planning in resource management and card drafting. However, the initial rules can be confusing due to variations in key terminology, which may lead to some frustration during the first plays.
Pros
Cons
Personal Thoughts on Trappist One
Trappist One is ideal for fans of science fiction and space-themed games who enjoy card management and strategic planning. While it offers an engaging experience, it may not be the best fit for those looking for highly complex or deeply thematic games. The game’s accessibility makes it a good introduction to more strategic card games, but the confusion in the rulebook may deter some new players. Overall, it’s a solid choice for those who enjoy mid-weight strategy games with a unique theme.
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