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A Message From the Stars

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$25.19 $39.99 In stock

Category: Allplay

In A Message From the Stars, a team of scientists seeks to decipher cryptic messages from an extraterrestrial civilization.

Set against a backdrop of cosmic mystery, players take on the roles of brilliant scientists tasked with decoding a series of perplexing satellite transmissions. These transmissions are believed to contain vital messages from an alien race that could hold the key to the destiny of Earth. The catch? The messages are incomprehensible, written in an entirely unknown alien language.

Using engrossing deduction mechanics, players will collaborate with their fellow scientists to send messages back to the extraterrestrial senders. By exchanging these messages, you hope to unravel the intricate linguistic code that conceals the true intentions of the alien entity. Each interaction yields a numerical value, a piece of the puzzle that you'll need to solve the riddle of the alien language.

Players can engage in cooperative gameplay, where all scientists pool their collective intellect to crack the alien code and unveil the hidden message. Alternatively, delve into team play, with two alien players sending messages across the galaxy.

The future of interstellar relations lies in your hands!

  • An accessible yet crunchy deduction and logic game that will have your mind racing.
  • A very clever combination of math equations and word clues to identify hidden letters and messages.
  • Wonderfully cooperative and collaborative.
  • Scratches that same itch as Search for Planet X, Decrypto, and Codenames.  Use clue words and word scores to decipher hidden phrases and find the 6 key letters.
  • Complete with cooperative and competitive modes you can work with and against your friends to see who can decipher the hidden Message From the Stars.

Contents:

  • 1 Cipher Screen
  • 4 Player Consoles
  • 4 Note Sheets
  • 26 Letter Cards
  • 12 Scientist Message Cards
  • 12 Alien Message Cards
  • 6 Scientist Transmission Cards
  • 6 Alien Transmission Cards
  • 6 Dry Erase Markers
  • 1 Die
  • 2 Message Card Stands

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Brian H. ★★★★★

The cosmic setting really pulls you in—you feel like actual scientists decoding an alien signal. The cryptic messages are cleverly woven into the gameplay, and working together to unravel them makes each session feel like a genuine mission. Already prepping for our next game night.

Carter D. ★★★★★

The deduction mechanic where you piece together fragments of an alien transmission had our whole table arguing in the best way. It's a co-op game, so nobody gets eliminated and everyone stays involved the entire time. We lost our first round and immediately reset to try again.

Penelope L. ★★★★★

Played this with three friends and we spent an hour arguing over whether the signal pointed to coordinates or a warning. The way the alien messages stay just cryptic enough to keep everyone guessing is what makes it click. We're already planning a second run.