In this unprecedented year of space exploration, students and adults alike will benefit from the in-depth information packed into this exciting game. Players learn more than 200 interesting facts about the solar system as they advance through three stages of play from the novice to master level. Players collect card sets consisting of "object" and "interesting facts" cards. The object of the game is to collect as many card sets as possible. Visually stunning, this game features actual NASA photography. Features historical facts and current discoveries. In a classroom or family setting, players use basic knowledge to move around the board while they build their knowledge of current and historic facts about the Solar System. 'Interesting Facts' cards are collected and read aloud to the group, revealing more in-depth information. Content covers the universe, planets, astronomers, the Sun, the moons, and asteroids. Fun facts include the fastest, hottest, largest, and coldest planets; planet with the highest mountain; the planet that would float in water, and hundreds more! Glossary and definitions include. Teach new vocabulary. Open-ended play! The player to collect the largest number of card sets within any given time period wins.