Circadians: First Light

Negotiate with alien clans and manage your expedition on a strange new world using dice as your worker crew.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 90 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 6.7 Β· BGG #894

Who it's for

Sci-fi fans who want a thematic worker-placement game with alien negotiation and meaningful dice-worker decisions.

Not for you if…

You prefer abstract Euros or dislike dice determining worker capabilities.

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Vibe's take

alien diplomacy tension, dice worker management, sci-fi exploration, engine-building satisfaction

About this game

First contact on an alien world: negotiate with alien clans, harvest exotic resources, and research new technologies while managing your crew of explorers. Circadians: First Light uses dice as workers, with their values determining which actions they can perform. The alien diplomacy system rewards understanding each clan's unique wants, and the contract fulfillment drives your strategy. A sci-fi worker-placement game with genuine thematic immersion and satisfying engine building.

Dice as worker crewAlien clan diplomacyRich sci-fi theme

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

60–90 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.4 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.7/10

Rank #894

3.6k ratings

Published

2019

Language

Some text

Designed by

S J Macdonald

Published by

Mosaico Jogos, Renegade Game Studios, Garphill Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Portal Games, Banana Games, Pixie Games, Meeple, Primigenio

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