The Search For Planet X

A project in Dallas, TX by Foxtrot Games
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Become an astronomer in this competitive, app-driven logic and deduction game.
Backers: 1177
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41

Funded: $48,181 of $13,000
Dates: Oct 8th -> Oct 30th (23 days)
Project By: Foxtrot Games
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Latest News

The Search for Planet X is getting a retail release through Renegade Games

March 3rd - via: dicetowernews.com
The Search for Planet X was successfully kickstarted in October 2019 by Foxtrot Games. That project is scheduled to deliver to the 1,177 backers in May 2020 (Read More)

THANK YOU! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! Wow! Thank you for making this our most funded campaign yet! We had an incredible time with you. In the final hours, we unlocked not only just the metal tokens, but the LARGER metal target tokens!  All NEW HORIZON levels will... (Read More)

Day 19: FINAL 24 HOURS + NEW SOCIAL GOAL + PUZZLE #5

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers, We have reached the final 24 hours! It has been a fantastic campaign with you all, and we are so grateful for your passion and support for this project. We have another puzzle and a social goal for you!  We are close to unlocking... (Read More)

DAY 18: FINAL 48-HOUR SURPRISE!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! We have funded the game and unlocked a dozen stretch goals, but the search is far from over! To celebrate funding in 48 hours, we have a final 48-hour surprise for you! LIMITED EDITION BILL NYE SIGNED PRINT PLEDGE LEVEL Be 1 of 10... (Read More)

Day 17: SOLO MODE + UNIQUE MINIATURES UNLOCKED

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers, You did it! The unique miniatures are unlocked!  Based on real observatories!  Make sure to check your inboxes and updates tomorrow...we have a big exciting announcement to make about a new, very limited pledge level!... (Read More)

Day 15: PUZZLE AND SOCIAL CHALLENGE!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! Time to unlock the next social goal! This time it's going to be a little different as we enter our last weekend of the campaign. What to do: 1) Solve the puzzle below and put the ANSWER on one of these posts: Facebook Instagram... (Read More)

Day 17: NEW REVEALS AND UNLOCKED GOALS!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! What an incredible 24 hours this has been! We've unlocked THREE stretch goals and are revealing TWO new ones! And we hit 700 backers!  Spot UV on Box - UNLOCKED Voiceover for App - UNLOCKED Thematic Soundtrack for Game -... (Read More)

Day #: MORE GOALS UNLOCKED + NEW SOCIAL CHALLENGE

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! Another stretch goal reached, more revealed, and a new social stretch goal challenge! You unlocked the Spot UV on Board! Spot UV on Board UNLOCKED! Your puzzle solving skills and votes have unlocked the next social stretch goal... (Read More)

Day 14: NEW PLANETARY SOCIETY REWARD

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers, We are excited to announce a NEW REWARD in partnership with The Planetary Society, run by CEO Bill Nye and founded by Carl Sagan! *design not final There are two ways to get this collector's challenge coin: FREE to people who both... (Read More)

Day 12: NEW PUZZLE + BOARD VOTES!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! You spoke, we listened! The votes are in and the SPOT UV won for the board! Thank you to everyone who gave us feedback on this.  We have a NEW PUZZLE and a new vote on the NEXT SOCIAL GOAL CHALLENGE: THE BOX! Remember, put your... (Read More)

Day 9: STRETCH GOALS UNLOCKED + YOU VOTE!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! We have hit not one, but TWO stretch goals! We have unlocked both the FULL COLOR INSERT and the THEMATIC FACTS goals! For the next goal, we would like YOUR vote. We have noticed many of you commented on the switch from spot UV to... (Read More)

Day 8: NEW SOCIAL CHALLENGE UNLOCKED!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! You’ve voted and solved the latest puzzle! The next social stretch goal is…THEMATIC FACTS! Click the image above to go to the social post on BoardGameGeek! To unlock this goal, visit BoardGameGeek.com and THUMBS UP the image... (Read More)

Day 6: New Puzzle + Color Deduction Sheets UNLOCKED!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers,  YOU DID IT! The color deduction sheets have been UNLOCKED! Time for a new social goal puzzle challenge…and another vote on the next social stretch goal! Vote for which reward you want the next social stretch goal to be in the... (Read More)

Day 5: SOCIAL ALMOST UNLOCKED + NEW STRETCH UNLOCKED!

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! TWO announcements in our DAY FIVE update: We are so close to unlocking the COLOR DEDUCTION SHEETS social goal! INSTAGRAM - COMPLETE FACEBOOK - 17 more SHARES! TWITTER - 14 more RETWEETS! Click the links above to complete the goal... (Read More)

Day 4: INCREDIBLE NEWS + SOCIAL CHALLENGE

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Soon we will be able to share more, but we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Planetary Society, run by CEO Bill Nye and founded by Carl Sagan! They are delighted by the scientific nature of The Search for Planet X and want to be a... (Read More)

Day 3: Solve This For A New Social Goal!

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers! The time has come to test your logic skills! In order to be successful astronomers, you will need to learn how to find celestial objects in the night sky using deductive reasoning. Using the logic rules and the document below,... (Read More)

WE ARE FUNDED!

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Future Astronomers, Wow! The Search for Planet X is funded! Thank you so much for believing in this game and choosing to be part of The Search for Planet X! But the good news doesn’t stop there! We received an updated price quote from our... (Read More)

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'The Search for Planet X'

October 9th - via: geekmom.com
The Search for Planet X is a deduction-style board game currently funding on Kickstarter in which you must search for the fabled Planet X. (Read More)

Livestream Playthrough Today!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Join us tonight with Board Game Revolution for a livestream!  To celebrate our launch, we are partnering with Board Game Revolution's Marco to do a livestream playthrough on Facebook. Even if you don't have a Facebook account, you can tune in to... (Read More)

Social Stretch Goal #1 - App Skins!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

#512 – The Search for Planet X [Preview]

October 7th - via: whatsericplaying.com
Look upward and try to find a brand new exoplanet in The Search for Planet X, a brand new deduction and logic game from Foxtrot with an app that's clever, colorful, and solidly fun. 9.25 / 10 (Read More)

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