バック・トゥ・ジ・アース (Back to the Earth)

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Description

In バック・トゥ・ジ・アース, you and your friends are researchers on a mission to save Earth from a sudden gravitational turbulence that's threatening our planet. The way to do this is by launching exploration satellites to investigate nearby planets, and that's where the fun begins. The game takes place on a unique "board" consisting of four pieces of paper set in a plastic bag, showing the nearby planets and their orbits. It's a pretty simple setup, and the rules are easy to learn, so you can get started right away. As you play, you'll be filling clear plastic hemispheres with colored clay to create your own galaxy, which is a pretty cool touch. Each planet has a magnetic strip along its base, and your goal each turn is to launch a satellite (a steel ball) from a rocket (a wooden chute) and have it reach a target planet, swing around its orbit using a "gravitational slingshot" type maneuver, and return to Earth with valuable data. It's not as easy as it sounds, though - you'll need to position your rocket just right and hope for the best. If you're successful, you'll earn victory points by planting one of your flags in the planet, and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins. With a playtime of just 15 to 20 minutes, バック・トゥ・ジ・アース is a quick and action-packed game that's perfect for a fun night in with friends. Since it's designed for 3 to 4 players, you can easily get a group together and start playing. The combination of simple rules and exciting gameplay makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of their gaming experience. Published in 2020, this game is a relatively new addition to the world of board games, and its unique blend of space exploration and dexterity challenges is sure to provide hours of entertainment.