Alien Artifacts English-language board game

Alien Artifact is a card game for English-speaking players that can be played in about an hour. Its goal is to conquer the unknown reaches of space and put to use whatever, or whomever, you find there. Each turn you hold three resource cards, but only two can be played, and every card can be used in two different ways. New planets provide valuable resources, technology cards open up broader sets of actions, and hostile alien creatures guard magical artifacts that can be pursued with spaceships.

Cards you purchase can also be used in two ways, which widens the range of choices available on every turn. Despite its compact playtime, the game leaves players with a surprising number of meaningful decisions. The box contains more than 200 cards.