No Planet B! (Ni planeta B!) is a cooperative game about global warming and protection of the environment. The goal of the game is to lower the temperature on the thermometer to 0 °C while preventing the wasteland from spreading across the planet.
The game is modular and you build the planet differently each time. You choose the starting temperature on the thermometer, which determines the difficulty and duration of the game. Then randomly place lowland, mountain, and sea tiles and add plant and animal tokens to each to create unique ecosystems. Attention! If all the plants and animals in one of the ecosystems die out during the game, it turns into an unusable wasteland.
Each player leads his own group of houses, and the game is played in rounds with the roll of the dice. In a typical round, you first roll the dice to trigger a random event that causes a natural disaster, nature’s renewal, or the consumption of natural resources by humanity. Then, the player whose turn it is chooses teammates who will work together to collect idea tokens and use them in various ways: to solve challenge cards to lower the temperature or for special actions on the game board. The constant search for a delicate balance between preserving nature and reducing global warming, while increasingly severe natural disasters rage around, makes for an extremely tense game.
The game is simple enough for 12-year-olds to master, but at the same time it is a great challenge even for adults and experienced players. It does not require knowledge of the language or environmentalism. However, it is full of information about the fight against global warming and how to protect the environment.
Number of players: 1-6
Suggested age: 12+
Game duration: 20-60 min
Contents:
- 1 planet frame,
- 1 thermometer,
- 19 grassland, sea, and mountain tiles,
- 3 ice tiles,
- 90 beings
- 36 wooden cubes,
- 1 wooden token,
- 24 challenge cards,
- 1 reference card,
- 1 20-sided die,
- Slovenian rulebook,
- English rulebook.
Slovenian rulebook
English rulebook
Challenges (Slo)
Samo Kreft –
I really like the game. Among other things, because it has such a large range of possible players (1 to 6). My favorite games (so far) are mostly for 3+ players (Dixit, Uno), or for 2 players there is some spare less interesting derivative (eg Codenames). I also like it because it’s one of the few co-op games. Of course, I also like the game for its educational and noble purpose.
Katarina –
A great and entertaining experience. I especially like the fact that the playboard never repeats itself. Fun is guaranteed.
Rok Kos –
I really enjoyed playing No Planet B and I wish that it would reach a wider audience, particularly those who can significantly influence our society.
Several well-crafted and well design elements contribute to the game’s enjoyable gameplay:
– The gameplay actively encourages cooperation among players. Even when you’re out of tokens, you can still contribute by engaging in discussions and aiding others in making optimal decisions.
– It brilliantly pushes players to strategize and manage risks. For instance, will you brave another turn at the cost of potentially losing a species, with the hope of repopulating it on the next turn?
– Replayability is high, and the scalable difficulty curve allows new players to gradually become accustomed to the game. Each playthrough introduces a different map, varying token allocations, and unique dice rolls.
Ultimately, No Planet B is an exceptional educational resource that teaches us how to nurture our planet and adopt sustainable living practices. This is evident in the task cards, which present real-world actions in a digestible and entertaining manner, rather than the conventional approach found in textbooks or promotional flyers.
Kudos to Primož and the team for creating such a remarkable game!
Mirjana –
The game is really imaginative. I like that it encourages cooperation and finding common solutions to help us solve the trade-offs created by climate change. The goal is the same for all competitors, or rather everyone who participates in the game.
Nuša –
The game is visually attractive and also suitable for pedagogical purposes – it supports pleasant and cooperative gameplay, while at the same time raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging problem-based thinking. Great!
Crni –
Wow, this game is a blast! They’ve nailed it by turning a modern problem into a fun cooperative board game. It totally gets your brain juices flowing while you team up and strategize. It’s so easy to get into, but don’t be fooled; there’s a ton of scenarios that can mess with your mind in all sorts of ways. This game rocks, and you bet I’m gonna keep playing it with my buddies!
Nuša –
The game is esthetically pleasing and also suitable for pedagogical purposes – it supports cooperative gameplay, while at the same time raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging problem-based thinking. Great game!