Head to head
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence vs Star Trek Panic
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence if you want…
- Far-future and space setting
- Charting unknown space
- More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
- A longer, meatier session (about 160 min)
Pick Star Trek Panic if you want…
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Coordinating moves with teammates
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
- Shorter sessions (about 120 min vs 160)
Quick facts
| SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence | Star Trek Panic | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 40–160 min | 60–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 13+ |
| Year | — | 2016 |
Common questions
Which is lighter, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence or Star Trek Panic?
Star Trek Panic is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Medium-Heavy). SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence or Star Trek Panic?
Star Trek Panic runs up to about 120 minutes; SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence up to about 160. For a weeknight slot, Star Trek Panic is the quicker table.