The Search for Lost Species
A logic-deduction expedition to track down real lost species before they vanish for good.
Who it's for
Deduction puzzle fans and nature lovers who enjoy narrowing possibilities through clean logic rather than guesswork.
Not for you if…
You want theme-heavy fantasy adventure or light party rules, because this is a precise, brain-forward logic puzzle.
Vibe's take
cerebral, methodical, satisfying, quietly meaningful, precise
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About this game
The Search for Lost Species takes the beloved deduction engine from The Search for Planet X and points it somewhere real: dozens of actual species have not been seen in decades and might already be gone, and your job is to track one down across Indonesia and Papua New Guinea before it is too late. You move across the map, gather clues and slowly narrow down habitats through logical deduction rather than pure guessing, and every session plays a little differently thanks to the built-in randomization. It is a genuine deduction puzzle wearing a conservation cause on its sleeve, satisfying to solve and quietly meaningful once you learn the game is inspired by a real rewilding effort.
Get it
from $30
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–75 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.0 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.5/10
Rank #1,248
2.0k ratings
Published
2023
Language
Heavy text
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