Target Earth

Gen-X Games (GenX) · Board game · 2010
7.6 Ludopedia 6.6 BGG 1–4 · best 4 Solo 90 min Weight 3.1/5
Buy · from US$ 27.24
7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

An intense invasion simulation for fans of strategy and sci-fi themes.

Highlights
  • Engaging sci-fi theme
  • Two distinct game modes
  • Well-structured resource management
Keep in mind
  • Dice luck can be frustrating
  • Difficulty scales very quickly
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get your defense plans ready, because the sky is about to get very crowded! In Target Earth, you and your allies aren't just playing a board game; you are trying to prevent humanity from being wiped off the map by a global alien invasion. The setting is our own planet, represented by a map highlighting the world's 30 most influential nations. The goal is simple yet desperate: accumulate victory points and keep countries under Human Alliance control before time runs out.

Each player takes command of an Alliance faction, managing their own base, financial resources, military units, and strategic cards. The dynamic is intense: you'll need to combat UFOs hovering in the sky and troops landing on the surface, all while trying to persuade countries to join your cause. But it's not just about combat! To truly turn the tide, the team must invest in technological research to understand the biology of these invaders and develop more efficient defenses.

The real challenge is that the aliens don't follow your script. They are controlled by the game itself, with actions determined randomly, becoming progressively more difficult each round. The game offers two very distinct modes of experience. In Basic Mode, it's pure cooperative fun: either the Human Alliance defeats the invasion, or everyone loses together. In Advanced Mode, the atmosphere gets much tenser and semi-competitive. Here, while everyone fights the aliens, each player has a secret agenda. This means that even if humanity survives, only one player will emerge as the true hero based on their individual objectives. It's a race against time and against the very distrust among allies!

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials
Publisher Gen-X Games (GenX)
Designer Jacobo Cagigal
Artist Sergi Marcet

Community

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548owners
209wishlist
48want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is the game very difficult?
Difficulty increases as rounds progress, so prepare for a growing challenge!
Can I play solo?
Yes! The game supports 1 to 4 players in cooperative mode.
How long does a game last?
On average, you'll spend about 90 minutes at the table.
Do I need to know English?
The game is in English, but the resource and combat mechanics are quite intuitive.
What is the difference between modes?
Basic is fully cooperative (everyone wins or loses). Advanced is semi-competitive with secret agendas.
Is it for beginners?
It has medium weight. If you are familiar with resource management, you'll do great!

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