Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of chaotic co-op games will love Skyrockets: it’s frantic, fun, and perfect for group play!
Highlights
- Pure real-time adrenaline
- Great for friends and family
- 30 unique festival challenges
Keep in mind
- May stress out those who dislike pressure
- Some luck dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Skyrockets: Festivals of Fire is a real-time cooperative game where you and your friends flip sand timers like fireworks at global festivals. The challenge? Keep them all running while advancing on the countdown track. Each festival has unique rules and requires teamwork, pattern recognition, and a bit of luck to score the maximum rating. Inspired by the hit game Kites!, it’s fast (10-15 minutes) and perfect for adrenaline and group coordination fans. With 30 unique festivals, replayability is high!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Floodgate Games, Matagot, Pegasus Spiele
Designer
Charlie McCarron
Artist
SillyJellie
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 5 players, perfect for small groups or families.
How long does a game take?
10-15 minutes, ideal for a quick and intense session.
Is it hard to learn?
Nope! The game is light (weight 1.4/5 on BGG) with simple rules, but the time pressure is the real challenge.
Does it require translation?
It has moderate language dependency, but a translated cheat sheet works.
Is it good for Kites! fans?
Absolutely! Skyrockets is inspired by the same frantic style but with its own theme and twists.
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