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SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Multi-use cards, rotating solar system

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (8/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (7/10) — engaged without being exhausting. There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 5/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Of every game in our catalog, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is closest to Ark Nova (95% profile match) but scores higher on input (7 vs. 6).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo8/10
Fiddly6/10
Players
2P3P1P4P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
7
Depth
8
Density
7

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (8/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (7/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
5
Conflict
3
Negotiation
1

There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 5/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
7
Output
1
Catch-up
5

Most variance is input randomness (7/10): luck arrives before your decision and you plan around it. Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
8
Engine
9
Narrative
4

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns.

Most variance is input randomness (7/10): luck arrives before your decision and you plan around it. Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns.

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence's 12-axis profile.

Is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence good solo?
Yes — SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence has an excellent solo mode (solo 8/10). Many players consider it a top-tier solo experience.
What player count is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence best at?
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is at its best at 2P, 3P; with 1P, 4P also strong; 5+P is the weakest count.
Is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence a heavy game?
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is medium-heavy (weight 7/10) — substantial but learnable in one sitting with an experienced teacher.
How much luck is there in SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence?
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence has high input luck (7/10) and output luck of 1/10 — most variance arrives before you choose, so good play means adapting to what you're dealt.
Is SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence confrontational?
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is largely non-confrontational (interaction 5/10, conflict 3/10) — leans toward parallel play.

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