SILOS

Bitewing Games · Board game · 2025
2–4 · best 3 45–60 min Weight 2.1/5
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7.3 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

If you love strategy with a splash of alien invasion, SILOS is for you.

Highlights
  • Influence control over sites
  • Unpredictable events
  • Modular board
Keep in mind
  • Requires careful card management
  • Some choices are risky
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About the game
SILOS is a strategy game where you and your alien teammates try to dominate a small Earth town. Each player controls a faction that abducts humans and cows, using them as tokens to gain influence in key city locations. The board is modular, so location tiles change each game, adding freshness and variety. On your turn, you reposition your alien figures and activate an event card that can swing the game—bringing more cows, forcing a politician to speak out, or even changing movement rules. The Area Majority/Influence mechanic makes controlling each site crucial, as whoever has the majority of pieces there gains influence points. To win, you must assemble a complete set of humans: politicians, civil servants, influencers, and professionals. Cows serve as wild tokens, easing set completion. Each player has unique one‑time abilities that require perfect timing. The game also mixes point‑to‑point movement, deck‑through movement, and a Push Your Luck element where risky choices can yield big rewards or losses. The fun lies in balancing token collection, strategic movement, and event manipulation while keeping influence control over every location. SILOS blends classic mechanics like Set Collection and Events with a sci‑fi twist and alien humor that makes it memorable. It’s perfect for strategy lovers who enjoy extraterrestrial invasion themes and careful planning, but also appreciate a bit of unpredictability.
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Families

Animals: Cattle / Cows Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Misc: Made by Panda Series: Cosmic Silos Trilogy (Reiner Knizia) Series: Crown Jewel Selection (Bitewing Games) Theme: UFOs
Publisher Bitewing Games
Designer Reiner Knizia
Artist Kwanchai Moriya
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.
What is the playtime?
45 to 60 minutes.
What is the game’s complexity?
Medium; rules are accessible but strategies are deep.
What are the main components?
Modular board, alien pieces, event cards, human and cow tokens, and influence markers.
Does the game have a specific theme?
Yes, sci‑fi with alien invasion and conspiratorial humor.
How does the "push your luck" mechanic work?
When using the push your luck ability, you can advance more cards from the deck, but you risk losing tokens or points.
Is prior board‑gaming experience required?
No, it’s easy to learn and can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike.