The year is 3042, and humanity is ready to explore the stars. Scientists have been studying the nearby celestial bodies for centuries, and they have identified the best candidates for human habitation. At long last, the nations of Earth have the technology to reach the stars. A peaceful competition has begun as they send their starships into the cosmos. In the end, all of humanity will win, but which nation will be remembered as the greatest pioneers? Kepler-3042 is a game of exploration and colonization. You must carefully manage your resources as you colonize, exploit, and terraform the planets of the Milky Way, developing critical technologies along the way. Each round, you choose which action to perform and which bonuses to activate to further your goals. The nation with the most victory points at the end will be remembered by history as the greatest explorers in the galaxy! Features: • Explore the cosmos and colonize habitable planets • Develop critical technology while carefully managing resources • The greatest explorer will be remembered throughout the galaxy! Contents: 36 celestial body tiles 24 medal tokens - 12 colonial medals - 12 technology medals 1 round marker 1 first-player marker 1 scorepad 1 science supplement 1 galaxy board 17 objective cards - 10 standard objectives - 7 advanced objectives 18 progress cards 28 planet cards 4 technology boards 4 planet summary charts 4 Earth cards 4 reference cards (double-sided) 4 action boards 68 resource cubes - 28 energy (orange) - 28 matter (white) - 12 antimatter (black) 48 nation markers 4 action cubes 12 starships 1 Rulebook Designer: Simone Cerruti Sola Artist: Kwanchai Moriya Players: 1-4 Ages: 14+ Playtime: 60-90 min UPC: 859930005841 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: o Full Image [JPG]