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The Icarus Investigation

The Icarus Investigation

(Self-Published) · 2020
2–445–75 min10+ yrs1Co-op
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Free Print and Play version. The Space Shuttle PK100A crashed somewhere in Texas on the unmanned maiden flight (Project Icarus). Your team will search the crash site for items scattered around.

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Free Print and Play version.

The Space Shuttle PK100A crashed somewhere in Texas on the unmanned maiden flight (Project Icarus). Your team will search the crash site for items scattered around. Move items to the Investigation hangar for further investigation. Could the cause be a broken bolt in control system, located in tail? Or an electric fire in a wing? Find out... Score Prestige Points during investigation. It is kind of cooperative - but the most effective team will win.

Main elements are the crash site board with items (cubes) scattered around. Items are moved to the Investigation hangar board

Assistant (meeples) activates items by card play.

Deck building. Primary mechanism is deck build. It is essential to build your deck according to actual situation on boards. Situation change quickly during a game, with a final dramatic race. You must discard useless cards. Correct Evidence cards must be discarded to your Personal file Board for end game scoring.

—description from the designer

🔬 game anatomy
Vibe
Co-op
Play time
45–75 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs

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Q3How do you play The Icarus Investigation?
The Icarus Investigation is a aviation / flight game, for 2–4 players, taking ~45–75 minutes, featuring deck construction. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Icarus Investigation — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Icarus Investigation support?
The Icarus Investigation is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Icarus Investigation take?
A game of The Icarus Investigation takes about 45–75 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Icarus Investigation for?
The Icarus Investigation is recommended from age 10.
Mechanics & categories
Deck building →Cooperative →Aviation / Flight →Deduction →Print & Play →

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