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Excavation Earth (2021)

1–4 players · 30–120 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
30–120 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.5/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 14+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 30–120 min.

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About Excavation Earth

Alien races trade artifacts of old Earth and attempt to curate the best collection.

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EconomicScience Fiction

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Hand Management, Market, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game · Designer: Gordon Calleja, Wai Yee

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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Excavation Earth FAQ

How many players is Excavation Earth?
Excavation Earth plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Excavation Earth take to play?
A game of Excavation Earth takes 30–120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Excavation Earth any good?
Excavation Earth rates 7.5/10 from 314 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / science fiction game built around card drafting, hand management, market.