The Search for Lost Species

Overview

Thousands of plants and animals have been discovered but haven't been seen for decades and could be on the brink of extinction. To save these species, we must first find them again. In The Search for Lost Species, you are a scientist on an expedition to locate lost species in the wilds of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Use logic and deduction, report your sightings through the free companion app, and put these amazing creatures back on the map!

Product Details

• Players: 1 – 4
• Play Time: 60 – 75 Min
• Age: 13+ Year
• Complexity: 2.75 / 5
• Designer(s): Matthew O'Malley, Ben Rosset
• Artist(s): Anh Le Art

Key Features

• Follow-up to the hit game The Search for Planet X, one of the 2021 SXSW Tabletop Games of the Year
• Logic and deduction system requiring analysis and reasoning to pinpoint lost species
• Free companion app for reporting and confirming sightings
• Double-sided board providing two different island maps to explore
• 6 different Lost Species to find
• Eco-friendly production

What Makes It Special

The game is rooted in real-world conservation efforts led by Re:wild, giving the gameplay a unique educational and authentic dimension. The deduction system blends puzzle satisfaction with exploration excitement, while the double-sided board and six diverse species ensure high replayability.

Mechanics & Themes

• Mechanics: Action Points, Deduction
• Themes: Deduction, Puzzle

Ideal For

• Fans of logic and deduction games
• Players who enjoyed The Search for Planet X
• Gamers interested in nature and conservation
• Solo or group sessions of up to 4 players

Box Contents

• 1 Game Board
• 1 Pad of Note Sheets
• 4 Player Screens
• 18 Town Cards
• 6 Lost Species Cards
• 9 Pawns
• Assorted Tokens