It's Alive!

Reiver Games · Board game · 2007

5.0 Ludopedia 6.2 BGG 2–5 · best 4 15–30 min Weight 1.6/5

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Fans of quick games with bizarre themes will love 'It's Alive!'. It’s gothic madness: you bid on body parts, burn cash, and sabotage rivals. The set collection is simple, but decisions feel tenser than a peasant holding a pitchfork. Perfect as a filler or to unwind with friends.

Highlights

Unique, memorable theme
Fun, strategic auctions
Fast and easy to learn

Keep in mind

Can feel too random
Theme isn’t for everyone

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About the game

What you do in a play session

In the 19th century, mad scientists compete to be the first to create life through alchemy. In 'It's Alive!', you play as one of these eccentrics, collecting body parts from dubious suppliers to assemble your monster. Local peasants are... let's say, accident-prone, so whole cadavers are rare. Each turn, you choose to buy the available part, sell it for a pittance, or auction it to screw over rivals. Watch your luck: a coffin with a weakling's corpse can substitute any part, but dabbling in this macabre trade might anger the villagers. A quick and fun game, perfect for those who enjoy dark themes with a dash of black humor.