How to Save a World

Burnt Island Games, Frosted Games, Lucrum Games · Board game · 2025
9.5 Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 60–90 min Weight 3.2/5
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9.5 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A frantic race against time to save a planet from an asteroid!

Highlights
  • Engaging sci-fi theme
  • Tense resource management
  • High-impact strategic decisions
  • Great sense of mounting pressure
Keep in mind
  • Can be punishing for beginners
  • Relies on quick, precise decisions
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Imagine being one of the galaxy's most sought-after scientists, but your peaceful research on Alarria's fauna has just turned into absolute chaos. A massive asteroid, the size of a small country, is hurtling toward the planet, and time is your greatest enemy. If you don't act fast, Alarria will soon be nothing but stardust! To save the world, the scientific elite has been summoned to implement three desperate plans, each with slim chances of success: a high-powered laser to pulverize the rock, an energy shield to deflect the impact, or a mass evacuation plan to move life to the moon Fortuna. As an expert, you must decide where to focus your resources and efforts. Is it worth trying to destroy the asteroid, or is it better to ensure life survives elsewhere? The game uses a dynamic mix of worker placement and action card management. Each round, the danger increases as the asteroid draws closer, forcing you to make critical decisions under pressure. You'll need to manage your hand of cards and resources with surgical precision to ensure your plan—or your opponents' plan—is the one that saves the day. It's a race against time where science is your only hope against a cosmic apocalypse!

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Best player count

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1–4 players
1 REC
2 OK
3 BEST
4 BEST

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Occupation: Researcher / Scientist Space: Asteroids
Publisher Burnt Island Games, Frosted Games, Lucrum Games, Night Ferry Studio
Designer Yuval Grinspun
Artist Fahed Alrajil, Tithi Luadthong

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Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How long does the game take?
A game lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players.
How many players can play?
It works great for 1 to 4 players.
What is the complexity level?
It's considered a medium-weight game, requiring constant attention to resource management.
Does it have a solo mode?
Yes, it features specific mechanics for solo players.
Is the theme too heavy?
The theme is sci-fi survival, but the gameplay is fluid and focused on problem-solving.

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