Space Alone

Hammerdice · Board game · 2023
— Ludopedia 7.9 BGG 1–4 · best 1 Solo 20–40 min Weight 2.8/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love a fast‑paced space survival challenge, Space Alone offers tension and strategy with just paper and dice.

Highlights
  • Multiple scenarios boost replay
  • Solid solo experience
  • Minimal components, quick setup
Keep in mind
  • Dice luck can dominate
  • Rules have a learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Space Alone is a roll‑and‑write game that puts you in the shoes of an astronaut stranded on a hostile alien world. Designed for 1‑4 players (or solo) and lasting about 20‑40 minutes, it welcomes anyone 12 years or older. On each turn the active player rolls four six‑sided dice (D6) and uses the resulting pool to perform actions such as generating power, producing oxygen, shielding against radiation, or repairing the spacecraft. The ship acts as a hub; you regularly return to it to deposit resources, upgrade systems, and plan the next move. The win condition depends on the chosen scenario – you might explore a mysterious region, fix your ship, or establish contact with a space station. Meanwhile, oxygen levels drop, radiation spikes, and energy is scarce, creating a constant tug‑of‑war over priorities. Players can interfere with each other and even eliminate opponents with environmental hazards or sabotage. The game ends when the scenario is successfully completed or when all astronauts die. As a Print & Play title, all you need are the scenario sheets, a pencil, and the four dice – no plastic components or elaborate boards. Its light yet tense design blends the familiar roll‑and‑write mechanic with the immersion of a space‑survival campaign, offering replayability through multiple scenarios and solo or group play.

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Theme: Survival
Publisher Hammerdice
Designer Radosław Ignatów
Artist Michał Teliga

Community

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340owners
164wishlist
16want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, with a solid solo mode.
What is the typical play time?
Around 20‑40 minutes per game, depending on the scenario.
How complex is the game?
Weight 2.75/5 – easy to learn rules but strategic resource management.
What components do I need?
Four D6 dice, a pencil, scenario sheets and player sheets (all provided in the PDF).
Is it beginner‑friendly?
Yes, though mastering survival tactics may take a few plays.

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