We're Doomed!

Breaking Games, Magellan · Board game · 2019
3.8 Ludopedia 6.4 BGG 4–10 · best 7 15 min Weight 1.2/5
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3.8 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG

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RECOMMENDED

For backstabbing enthusiasts: 15 minutes of hilarious chaos where nukes and diplomacy collide.

Highlights
  • Frantic yet simple gameplay
  • Wild and funny events
  • Encourages (explosive) betrayal
  • Perfect for large groups
Keep in mind
  • Avoid with sensitive players
  • Requires homemade translation
  • Elimination may frustrate
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The world is ending in 15 minutes, and the only hope is building a starship before everything goes kaput. In *We're Doomed!*, you're a global leader with unique abilities, scrambling to secure a seat on humanity's last escape vessel — through cooperation, betrayal, or literal backstabbing. The game is organized chaos: in rapid rounds, you gather resources to build the ship (bigger = more survivors) or influence to board first. But watch out: negotiation is key, and someone might nuke you if you hoard too many tokens. Random events — like alien invasions or ethical dilemmas — turn the game upside down every minute. In the end, only the most influential (or ruthless) escape. Can you save your skin without becoming the villain?

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2 videos

Best player count

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

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Publisher Breaking Games, Magellan
Designer Mike Horton
Artist Mike Horton

Community

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2,225owners
505wishlist
49want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Is it fun with 4 players?
Yes, but it’s wilder with 7+. With 4, negotiations feel less intense.
Do I need a timer?
Absolutely! The game MUST end in 15 minutes — the panic is half the fun.
Is it hard to teach?
Nope: rules fit on 1 page, but chaos is inevitable.
Family-friendly?
If your family enjoys betrayal and nukes... maybe? Best for rowdy friends.
Can I avoid player elimination?
Technically yes, but you’d miss the point. Embrace the doom!

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