The Captain Is Dead: Dangerous Planet

Alderac Entertainment Group · Board game · 2019
2–7 · best 2, 3, 4 60–90 min Weight 2.8/5
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7.0 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

A frantic-paced survival expansion that keeps the-crew on edge!

Highlights
  • Dynamic modular exploration
  • High-stakes-cooperative tension
  • Great-action-point-management
Keep in mind
  • Requires-tight-teamwork
  • Can-be-quite-punishing
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About the game
Get your spacesuit ready, because things just went from bad to worse! If you thought surviving Lockdown was tough, wait until you see how this crew handles a new captain... let's just say he was a bit too 'diplomatic' for his own good. In The Captain Is Dead: Dangerous Planet, your mission is to land on an abandoned alien world, navigate treacherous tunnels, and recover ancient relics that might hold the key to galactic peace. The catch? The previous captain tried to make friends with some giant bugs, and they responded by taking his head off. Now, the crew is leaderless and under siege!

This-is a high-stakes cooperative survival experience where every-decision counts. Using a modular board, the-planet's layout changes every time, forcing you to adapt your strategy on the fly. You'll need to balance exploration with defense: do you push deeper into the tunnels to find those vital relics, or do you stay back to protect the shuttlecraft from the swarming insectoid-threat? Managing your action points and hand of cards is crucial to keeping the team alive. If the bugs damage your ship too much, you won'll be able to escape, and the mission ends in disaster. It's a tense,-fast-paced race against time and teeth, perfect for players who love-cooperative-challenges and sci-fi-chaos!
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Game: The Captain is Dead!
Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group
Designer Jamie Vrbsky, JT Smith
Artist Gaetano Leonardi
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play this?
Yes, this is designed to work alongside the original-Captain is Dead mechanics.
How hard is the-game?
It's a survival game, so expect a challenge! The modular-board adds a layer of unpredictability.
How long does a session last?
Expect about 60 to 90 minutes of high-intensity-action.
Is it good for beginners?
The rules are straightforward, but the-difficulty-level requires players to coordinate well.
How many players are best?
It supports 2-7 players, but the sweet spot is usually around 4 players.