SCIENTISTS, PREPARE FOR DESCENT TO DARWIN IV

Orbitstar: Expedition to Darwin IV is a game where 1-4 players take on the role of human scientists in the year 2358 AD, exploring the alien world Darwin IV in search of new life.

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STUDY ALIEN LIFE

Scientists compete to be the one who has studied the most extraterrestrial life on Darwin IV. Each scientist will share their work with their benign custodians, the Yma, earning them reputation.

A WORLD OF VARIETY

50 extraterrestrial species await discovery, each more wondrous than the last. But beware: some creatures don't take kindly to being studied. Will you be the wary researcher, or the bold explorer?

ART BY A WORLD-RENOWNED SCIENCE FICTION
AND FANTASY CREATIVE

Wayne Barlowe is a world-renowned science fiction and fantasy author, artist, screenwriter and producer. From the Initial Creature Concept artist of AVATAR, and the book that Discovery Channel’s ALIEN PLANET was based upon, Wayne Barlowe’s book ‘Expedition’ has immersed readers in a first-person account of a 24th-century crewed expedition to the fictional exoplanet of Darwin IV, since 1990. Orbitstar: Expedition of Darwin IV, the board game, has been inspired by Wayne Barlowe's beautifully illustrated book "Expedition".

“Wayne Barlowe designs the trippiest aliens out there.”
~ James Cameron, director

EVOLVE YOUR EXPEDITION

Expand your collection of Action Tokens to fuel bigger discoveries, plan your routes across biomes, and balance bold exploration against the planet's dangers.

JOURNEY IN PURSUIT OF DISCOVERY

Pilot your Hovercone across biomes to locate new lifeforms, or compete in the study of species your fellow scientists have already discovered.

NAVIGATE PLANET EVENTS

Darwin IV is no safe haven. Scientists must brave hostile environments, unpredictable weather and steer clear of deadly off-world threats.

EVERY DISCOVERY COUNTS

Earn reputation for your research as you explore, then select valuable requisitions when you return to refuel at the Orbitstar for extra renown.

GAME DESIGN MASTERFULLY CRAFTED BY BOBBY HILL

We were thrilled when award-winning game designer Bobby Hill accepted the challenge of bringing Wayne Barlowe's beautifully illustrated book Expedition to life as a board game. He immersed himself in the world of Darwin IV, meticulously studying its creatures, ecosystems, and lore before seamlessly translating its sense of wonder into an immersive tabletop experience.

Bobby Hill’s other published titles: Hadrian’s Wall, The Anarchy

“It far exceeds my wildest dreams. It's such a beautiful thing!! Early congrats to all of you for making it such a fantastic game and for being so faithful to the spirit of the book. Thank you!”
- Wayne Barlowe