SETI - Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – Pluto Promo Card
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A small card that adds a celestial body to the system's outer reaches. And suddenly that probe in the outer ring has one more destination.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
A controversial planet becomes a possible destination
This promotional card was created for SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, the space exploration game by Tomáš Holek and published by Czech Games Edition. It adds Pluto as a reachable destination for your probes, transforming the outermost ring of the solar system into a strategic resource.
At the table, this means: if you have a probe in the outer ring, you can spend a satellite or lander action to move it directly to Pluto. It's a move that opens up new avenues for optimization and changes the positional value of your furthest explorations.
What they say abroad
A card that adds strategic depth without overcomplicating things.
— FroGames
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – Pluto Promo Card
SETI has a complete solo mode with scalable difficulty objectives. The Pluto card adds one more destination without changing the solo rules, keeping the optimization experience against the clock intact.
FrogScore · FroGames editorial rating · based on rules, international reviews, and play sessionsWhat's on the card
One element, one new destination
Pluto
A celestial body at the edge of the system. Reachable by probes in the outer ring with a satellite or lander action.
Satellite action
One of two actions that allows you to move a probe from the outer ring to Pluto, activating new scoring strategies.
Lander action
The other way to reach Pluto. Choose the one that best integrates with your exploration plan.
Tactical positioning
Suddenly the furthest ring is no longer a fallback zone. It's a springboard to a concrete objective.
A card that doesn't change the rules, but changes the way you look at the map.
A game in five moments
What happens at the table
Not the rules. The experience.
The card enters setup
Pluto is added to the solar system. Some notice it immediately, others ignore it. Then the game begins and probes head for the inner rings.
Someone reaches the outer ring
A probe ends up in the last orbit. Usually, it's a fallback move. But this time, Pluto is there. And suddenly that probe has a possible destination.
The first action towards Pluto
Someone spends a satellite or lander action to move their probe there. Others observe. They're calculating whether it's worth copying the move or if it's a distraction.
The advantage is revealed
Whoever reached Pluto gains points or advantages that were not possible before. Others reconsider their outer probes. There was an opportunity they ignored.
End of game, new mental map
The game ends. Whoever won used Pluto as part of their plan. Whoever lost knows that next time, the outer ring will no longer be a dead zone.
How to play
How Pluto works within the flow of SETI
The card does not change the phases of the base game. It only adds a destination reachable with existing actions.
Pluto is added as a separate card next to the board. It is an accessible destination throughout the game.
If you have a probe in the last orbit of the solar system, you can consider it as a starting point for Pluto.
Spend one of your available actions to move the probe from the outer ring to Pluto. You gain benefits or points according to the base game rules.
Pluto counts as a valid destination for objectives and effects of the base game. It is a celestial body in all respects.
Why it's different from others
What makes Pluto special
A controversial destination
Pluto is not technically a planet, but in the game, it becomes a reachable destination. It's a detail that space fans will appreciate.
Positional value
It transforms the outer ring from a fallback zone into a strategic position. Those planning remote probes now have a concrete reason to do so.
Clean integration
No need to read new rules. You use actions you already know. Pluto is just an additional destination, compatible with everything else.
Optional balancing
It's a promo card, so it's optional. You can decide whether to include it or not based on your group and the desire to add tactical complexity.
Accessible with two actions
Satellite or lander. Two different paths, same destination. Choose the one that best integrates with your exploration plan.
Thematic coherence
SETI is about exploration at the edges of the solar system. Pluto is exactly that: the most remote celestial body, now reachable.
How it works
How it integrates with the base game objectives
Pluto does not introduce new victory conditions. It integrates with existing ones.
Advantages
- Reaching Pluto counts as a destination for objectives and effects
- Provides points or advantages according to standard base game rules
- Can be part of optimization strategies to maximize remote probes
Limitations
- Requires a probe already positioned in the outer ring
- Consumes a satellite or lander action that you could have used elsewhere
- It's not always the best move: you have to evaluate if it's worth more than other destinations
A promo card that doesn't revolutionize the game, but adds depth for those seeking optimization. For those who already know SETI and want another reason to explore the frontiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – Pluto Promo Card
Do you need the base game to use this card?
Yes, it is mandatory. Pluto is a promotional card that integrates with SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Without the base game, it has no function.
Does it change the base game rules?
No. It only adds a reachable destination with the satellite and lander actions you already know. It doesn't introduce new mechanics.
Is it compatible with solo mode?
Yes. Pluto also works in SETI's solo mode. It adds a destination without changing the rules of the automa or solo objectives.
Is it worth adding it to every game?
It depends on the group. If you play to optimize every move, Pluto adds depth. If you prefer more linear games, you can omit it without losing anything.
Is it available in Italian?
No, this promo card is in English. The text is minimal and easily understandable even without translation. The SETI base game is available in an Italian edition from other publishers.
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – Pluto Promo Card is a promotional card for 1-4 players created by Tomáš Holek and published by Czech Games Edition. It adds Pluto as a reachable destination for probes in the outer ring of the solar system. Compatible with solo mode and all base game rules, it offers new optimization strategies for those seeking tactical depth. Recommended age 14+. Available on FroGames.it.
SETI - Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – Pluto Promo Card
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