This Game Is Killer: Alien on Board

Smirk & Dagger Games, Lucky Duck Games, TLAMA games · Board game · 2024
6.4 Ludopedia 6.4 BGG 3–10 · best 8 10–15 min Weight 1.6/5
Buy · from US$ 14.03
6.4 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Wanna laugh while running from a hungry alien? This game is for you! It's fast, tense, and has a humor only space desperation can bring.

Highlights
  • Fast and fun party game
  • Tension with dark humor
  • Short and chaotic rounds
Keep in mind
  • Player elimination can annoy
  • Luck plays a big role
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a space trip that'll have you rolling with laughter... and maybe a little bit scared! In 'This Game Is KILLER: Alien on Board', you and your friends are trapped on a cramped cargo ship, with a hungry alien looking to turn the crew into a snack. The goal? Survive at all costs and put an end to this intergalactic threat before it finishes everyone off.

Each round, you'll receive two cards that can be used in two ways: to indicate your location on the ship or to perform a special action. The twist is that you play one card at a time, and then the turn order reverses for you to use the second card. In the end, you'll always have a defined position and action. Then comes the suspense: the alien's location is revealed. If you're in the same spot and have the highest priority, you're done for! Or worse, if a crewmate's action eliminates you, goodbye! Death comes quickly here, but don't worry, in ten minutes you'll be back for another round of chaos and fun.

The trick to winning (or at least delaying the inevitable) is to use luck and skill to corner the alien in one of the ejection bays. Who knows, maybe you'll send it into space along with a colleague who was in the wrong place at the wrong time! Forget complex deduction; this is pure survival with a touch of dark space humor. It's the kind of game that makes you scream in terror and laugh at the same time, perfect for that group that enjoys a little light tension and a quick game.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

3–10 players
3 OK
4 REC
5 REC
6 REC
7 REC
8 BEST
9 REC
10 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials
Publisher Smirk & Dagger Games, Lucky Duck Games, TLAMA games
Designer Ivan Turner
Artist Grafit Studio

Community

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1,735owners
307wishlist
45want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can join?
The game is designed for 3 to 10 players, perfect for livening up a party!
How long does a game take?
Games are super quick, lasting between 10 and 15 minutes. Perfect for playing multiple times in a row!
Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It's semi-cooperative! You need to work together to survive the alien, but in the end, only one or a group can be the big winner (or the least dead).
Are the rules complicated?
Not at all! The rules are quite simple, the focus is on fun and quick tension. The weight is light, 1.56 out of 5.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency. It's good to have translated cards or a cheat sheet handy.
Is it a real horror game?
It's more of a comedic horror! The atmosphere is suspenseful, but the tone is light and funny; don't expect heavy scares.

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