Unsettled: Blackout

Orange Nebula, LLC, Choo Choo Games · Board game · 2023
— Ludopedia 8.4 BGG 2–4 · best 2 60–90 min Weight 3.0/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy cooperative games with a good dose of tension and an engaging sci-fi theme, Unsettled: Blackout is a fantastic addition! Battling the rogue AI Luna in a dark ship is pure adrenaline.

Highlights
  • Intense cooperative challenge
  • Immersive sci-fi theme
  • High replayability
  • Creative new tactics
Keep in mind
  • Requires Unsettled base game
  • Can be very challenging
  • Tense resource management
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for a cosmic blackout in Unsettled: Blackout, the eighth planetary expansion for the Unsettled game! This time, the crew finds themselves on a ship plunged into total darkness after research with a mysterious substance went terribly wrong. To make matters worse, the AI Luna, responsible for the ship, has gone haywire and now sees you as enemies. The goal is to restore the ship's power before Luna, in her uncontrolled rage, turns off the lights for good – and you along with them.

You'll need to be clever and quick. Luna is not playing around and will try to thwart your progress at every turn. The good news is you have a few tactics up your sleeve: you can pile equipment to create makeshift barricades, distract her with loud noises, or, as a last resort, make a quick jump out the airlock if she gets too close. But beware, being caught by Luna is a terrible idea, and you know how effective she is at… well, at taking you out of commission. This expansion brings a new planet with unique challenges, requiring intense cooperation and strategic planning to survive the darkness and the hostile AI. It's time to put your thinking caps on and get out of this space predicament!

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 BEST
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Game details

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Components: Game Trayz Inside Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Unsettled
Publisher Orange Nebula, LLC, Choo Choo Games
Designer Tom Mattson

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Is this a solo game?
Unsettled: Blackout is an expansion for the Unsettled base game, which is cooperative for 2-4 players. While the base game can be played solo with some adjustments, this expansion is designed for multiplayer cooperative play.
Do I need the Unsettled base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Unsettled: Blackout is an expansion and requires the Unsettled base game to be played. It adds a new planet and challenges to the core game.
How long does a game typically last?
A game of Unsettled: Blackout, like the base game, usually takes between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the players' experience and the chosen scenario's complexity.
What is the complexity level of the game?
The weight of the Unsettled base game is considered medium (3/5 on BGG), and this expansion stays in line with that. It's not overly complex, but it requires attention to the rules and good strategic planning as a team.
What makes this expansion different from others?
Blackout introduces a scenario focused on darkness and a hostile AI (Luna) as the main antagonist, forcing players to use survival tactics and improvisation more intensely.
Is this a competitive or cooperative game?
Unsettled: Blackout is fully cooperative. All players work together against the challenges presented by the game and the AI Luna. You win or lose as a team.