Age of Wonders Planetfall: Board Game Review
Planetfall is a card drafting and set collection tableau builder based on the 4X strategy videogame of the same name. You play as one of six factions sending expeditions to various planets to obtain resources, technology, and power. The player with the most Empire Points at the end of the game wins.
**Gideon's Bias**
Review Copy Used: Yes
Number of Plays: 10+
Player Counts Played: 2, 3 & 4
Fan of Genre: Yes
Fan of Weight: No
Gaming Groups Thoughts: Enjoyed It
**Planetfall Information**
Publisher: Arcane Wonders, Hobby World
Designers: Stepan Opalev
Player Count: 2-6
Genre: Drafting, Set Collection, Tableau Building
Weight: Light
Price: $44.99
**Pros**
Great consistent artwork taken straight from the video game
A nifty initiative system
Fast to play and quick to set up
Easy to learn, concise rulebook and clear iconography
**Cons**
Almost nothing in common with the video game it's based on, aside from the artwork
Ignoring cards is weirdly effective in a game about drafting cards
The lack of card variety grows stale after a few games
Many decision points feel preprogrammed. The "right" move tends to be obvious with certain goal cards and faction combos.
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**Time Stamps**
00:00 Overview
00:54 Presentation
02:19 Taking the Initiative
04:24 Operational Failure
06:53 In Name Only
08:33 Verdict
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