Circadians: First Light
Negotiate with alien clans and manage your expedition on a strange new world using dice as your worker crew.
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.
Vibe's take
alien diplomacy tension, dice worker management, sci-fi exploration, engine-building satisfaction
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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.
Get it
from $56
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.4 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #927
3.6k ratings
Published
2019
Language
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