# Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1446
- **Players**: 2-8 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 20-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.98 / 5
- **Designers**: Luca Francesco Rossi, Mario Porpora, Nicolò Tedeschi, Pietro Righi Riva
- **Artists**: Giulia Ghigini
- **Publishers**: Cranio Creations, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, HT Publishers, Morapiaf, Osprey Games, Santa Ragione
- **Categories**: Horror, Party Game, Print & Play, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Hidden Movement, Hidden Roles, Paper-and-Pencil, Secret Unit Deployment, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy good bluffing with space tension and want to see your friends sweat trying to figure out who the monster is, this game is for you! The simplicity of the rules hides a fun layer of deduction.Constant tension and bluffingEasy to learn and playHigh replayability with hidden rolesMovement can become predictableDepends on group interactionLuck of the drawRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a tense scramble in the darkness of a drifting spaceship! In Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, you and a group of friends find yourselves trapped on a research vessel that's gone VERY wrong. Systems have failed, lights are out, and to make matters worse, an alien plague has turned the crew into hungry monsters. The goal? Survive and escape! Each player gets a hexagon-based map of the ship and a pencil to track their movements. The twist is that nobody knows who's human and who's become a monster. Each turn, you mark where you're going, but be careful: stepping into the gray areas (the dangerous ones!) forces you to draw cards that might compel you to reveal your position or lie outright. Humans need to find the escape hatches, while the aliens hunt mercilessly. The fun of the game lies in observing others' movements, trying to figure out who's trying to flee and who's hunting you. It's pure deduction, bluffing, and a bit of luck with the cards. Perfect for those who enjoy games with lots of interaction, tension, and a touch of space horror, all in quick rounds with a mystery element that makes you want to play again just to see if you can fool everyone next time.

## FAQ
### How many people can play?
The game is for 2 to 8 players, but it really shines with more people, starting from 4.

### How long does a game take?
Games are quick, usually lasting between 20 and 45 minutes.

### Is it difficult to learn?
No! The rules are very simple and straightforward, perfect for introducing new players to the world of deduction and bluffing games.

### Do I need a lot of components to play?
Basically, you just need to print the map and have pencils for all players. It's a 'print & play' game.

### Who would enjoy this game most?
Ideal for those who enjoy deduction games, hidden movement, bluffing, and a science fiction theme with a touch of horror. It works very well as a tense party game.

### What makes each player have different powers?
Some characters (humans or aliens) have unique abilities that give an advantage or slightly change the strategy, making each game unique.

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