NASA Launches 'The Lost Universe' Tabletop RPG
NASA's first tabletop role-playing game combines educational elements with a sci-fi/fantasy adventure, available for free download.
- NASA has released 'The Lost Universe,' a free tabletop role-playing game that blends educational content with a sci-fi/fantasy narrative.
- The game's storyline involves the mysterious disappearance of the Hubble Space Telescope, leading players on an adventure on the planet Exlaris.
- Educational aspects of the game include scientific concepts like gravitational lensing, with gameplay designed to teach about the Hubble Space Telescope's contributions to astronomy.
- The Lost Universe was developed in collaboration with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, featuring contributions from various NASA employees.
- The game is system-agnostic, recommended for 4-7 players of levels 7-10, and includes a gameplay instructional booklet available for free download.