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Planet Steam (2008)

2–5 players · 90–180 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
90–180 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 14+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 90–180 min.

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Planet Steam board game box cover

About Planet Steam

Welcome, dear Imperialists. It's the year 2415. The interplanetary federation (IPF) has done a great job in the last centuries. All necessary precautions have been taken to conquer this planet named "Steam". The core of the planet consists of a 6,500º Celsius hot source containing different resources, including water. It has taken over one hundred years to complete the first block of 42 shafts from the surface to the core. But now the time has come. From every …

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EconomicIndustry / ManufacturingScience Fiction

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Commodity Speculation, Market, Trading · Designer: Heinz-Georg Thiemann

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Planet Steam FAQ

How many players is Planet Steam?
Planet Steam plays with 2–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Planet Steam take to play?
A game of Planet Steam takes 90–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Planet Steam any good?
Planet Steam rates 7.1/10 from 2,769 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / industry / manufacturing game built around auction/bidding, commodity speculation, market.