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Thousands of plants and animals have been discovered but haven't been seen for decades and could be on the brink of extinction. In order to save these species, we must first find them again. The Search for Lost Species is a game about this real-world search. You are scientists on an expedition to find one of those lost species, focusing on those in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
The organization Re:wild has compiled a list of lost species around the world. They engage in expeditions with numerous partners to find these Lost Species, and encourage others to conduct their own expeditions to rediscover these amazing Lost Species. In this deduction game, you'll work to locate these lost species and put them back on the map!
The game play changes from The Search for Planet X include:
Players use a combination of deduction and movement to narrow down the possible habitats of the lost species.
Players can use a special expedition action to search a specific habitat for a lost species.
Incorporates cards that make the game asymmetric and provide more variability.
Features:
Report your sightings through the free app to determine if they are confirmed.
Double-sided board provides two different island maps to explore.
6 different Lost Species to find!
—description from the publisher
Year Published
2023
Transcript Analysis
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Board Game Spotlight game_review at 2:25 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Eco-friendly production choices (no shrink wrap, no plastics, recyclable materials used in packaging)
- High production quality (wooden components, boat piece, mountains, etc.)
- Strong app integration that streamlines play and reduces rule overhead
- Clear, intuitive iconography on site tokens aiding readability
- Tension and player interaction drive the game, especially with the unknown proximity of the lost species
Cons
- Potentially steep learning curve for new players or livestream audiences
- Reliance on app for full experience may be a hurdle for groups without devices or when the app misbehaves
Thematic elements
- Conservation, biodiversity preservation, and real-world wildlife monitoring
- Islands and habitats where endangered species are searched for and monitored in collaboration with a conservation organization
- Cooperative deduction with real-world conservation integration
Comparison games
- Tobago
- Cryptid
- Planet X
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- app-assisted exploration — An accompanying app drives clue distribution, orientation, complexity selection, and feedback.
- Camera trap token — Gives perfect information about a hex (presence/absence) while not locating the species itself.
- Deduction and clue-based placement — Players infer locations of species using textual clues, hex-based maps, and conferences.
- Time Track and action pacing — The furthest-behind player maintains influence on turn order and pacing; time costs drive decisions.
- Token placement and information reveal — Site tokens and camera traps reveal information and advance scoring; tokens can be moved or revealed in rounds.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the app is fantastic it's so so so easy to use
- the attention to detail and their partnership with rewild
- Renegade is doing this with this title
- the game feels extremely like well made
- Renegade has done such a great job on the app which alleviates a lot of extra overhead
- it's not Kickstarter it's live it's funded
- home run
- this is a double-sided board
- it's so freaking good
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Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 5:16 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging solo puzzle
- app companion helps verify deductions
Cons
- learning curve for new solo players
Thematic elements
- ecology, species discovery, deduction
- Earth, biodiversity exploration
- academic detective / fieldwork tracing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deduction — determine the location of lost species through clues and reasoning
- exploration — search areas on a map via various traversal methods
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's so fun
- it's such a great little solo puzzle
- the animals are adorable
- it's so good it's such a good solo game
- I freaking love it
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Foster the Mele top_10_list at 23:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging deduction theme
- high thematic value
Cons
- availability and complexity may vary
Thematic elements
- species discovery
- ecology and deduction
- deduction puzzle
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deduction/puzzle solving — trace clues to identify missing species
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I have picked out a list of games that if I were starting my solo board game collection from scratch, these are the games that I would get based on the restraints of only having $500.
- Numsters. You guys have heard me talk about it a billion times. It is my favorite solo Buttonshy game.
- The Final Girl starter set is $39.95.
- If you're at all a fan of Lord of the Rings, this is like a must try.
- Marvel Champions, you've got a baddy to overcome.
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Going Out Podcast general_discussion at 58:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fitting thematics with a strong deduction backbone
- continuation of the Planet X logic-series approach
Cons
- narrative depth may be lost if players are not into deduction games
Thematic elements
- exploration and deduction in a natural world
- jungle expeditions to catalog species
- scientific discovery with clue-based play
Comparison games
- The Search for Planet X
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- logic deduction / card-driven action — players use clues to narrow down which species exist in which habitats.
- map-based deduction — the app and board guide discovery and scoring across environments.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Gen Con is my number one show of the year; the energy is like geek paradise.
- Non-stop bombardment of games and energy everywhere you turn.
- Indianapolis has embraced Gen Con to the point that even the airport has tables to play games.
- These are our people; the hobby is a shared language and vibe.
- Pax Premier Second Edition is a heavy, rewarding experience with deep political intrigue.
- The Search for Planet X uses a 360-degree sky view and rotating clues—it's a clever deduction challenge.
- Evenfall is gorgeous; the art and depth are top-notch, though it can be challenging to learn.
- Offsite publisher events can offer a more relaxed, focused environment for discussion and play.
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game_haul at 0:45 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- really good
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Let us know down in the comments what are some games you got for the holidays or games that you played over the holidays
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