Head to head
Scales of Fate vs The Search for Planet X
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Scales of Fate if you want…
- A friendship-testing edge
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 75)
Pick The Search for Planet X if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- A longer, meatier session (about 75 min)
Quick facts
| Scales of Fate | The Search for Planet X | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 30–60 min | 60–75 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 13+ |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Scales of Fate or The Search for Planet X?
Scales of Fate runs up to about 60 minutes; The Search for Planet X up to about 75. For a weeknight slot, Scales of Fate is the quicker table.