{"id":8494813577372,"title":"A Message From the Stars","handle":"a-message-from-the-stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn A Message From the Stars, a team of scientists seeks to decipher cryptic messages from an extraterrestrial civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a backdrop of cosmic mystery, players take on the roles of brilliant scientists tasked with decoding a series of perplexing satellite transmissions. These transmissions are believed to contain vital messages from an alien race that could hold the key to the destiny of Earth. The catch? The messages are incomprehensible, written in an entirely unknown alien language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing engrossing deduction mechanics, players will collaborate with their fellow scientists to send messages back to the extraterrestrial senders. By exchanging these messages, you hope to unravel the intricate linguistic code that conceals the true intentions of the alien entity. 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These transmissions are believed to contain vital messages from an alien race that could hold the key to the destiny of Earth. The catch? The messages are incomprehensible, written in an entirely unknown alien language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing engrossing deduction mechanics, players will collaborate with their fellow scientists to send messages back to the extraterrestrial senders. By exchanging these messages, you hope to unravel the intricate linguistic code that conceals the true intentions of the alien entity. Each interaction yields a numerical value, a piece of the puzzle that you'll need to solve the riddle of the alien language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers can engage in cooperative gameplay, where all scientists pool their collective intellect to crack the alien code and unveil the hidden message. Alternatively, delve into team play, with two alien players sending messages across the galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe future of interstellar relations lies in your hands!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible yet crunchy deduction and logic game that will have your mind racing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very clever combination of math equations and word clues to identify hidden letters and messages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderfully cooperative and collaborative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratches that same itch as Search for Planet X, Decrypto, and Codenames.  Use clue words and word scores to decipher hidden phrases and find the 6 key letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with cooperative and competitive modes you can work with and against your friends to see who can decipher the hidden Message From the Stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Cipher Screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Player Consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Note Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 Letter Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Scientist Message Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Alien Message Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Scientist Transmission Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Alien Transmission Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Dry Erase Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Die\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Message Card Stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}