Welcome to the Moon

Blue Cocker Games, BoardGamePlanet, Engames · Board game · 2021
1–6 · best 2 Solo 25–30 min Weight 2.5/5
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.9 rating BGG
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for those who love the speed of Welcome To... but wanted more story and progression. The campaign structure is the highlight.

Highlights
  • Engaging narrative campaign
  • Mechanics evolve with each sheet
  • Highly replayable due to choices
  • Fast and dynamic sessions
Keep in mind
  • Requires paper and pen (or sleeves)
  • Slightly higher learning curve
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About the game
If you've already built neighborhoods and New Las Vegas in the first 'Welcome To...', get ready because the mission is now much more ambitious: saving humanity by colonizing the Moon! Welcome to the Moon takes the flip-and-write essence we love and elevates the experience by turning the game into a true narrative journey.

Forget the single, isolated match. Here, you face a campaign divided into eight adventure sheets. The basic dynamics remain agile: three card stacks are revealed, creating three different combinations of starship numbers and corresponding actions. All players simultaneously choose which combination they want to use. The number is used to fill spaces on your adventure sheet, always following numerical order, as you race against opponents to complete public missions and ensure the survival of the species.

The big leap here is the variety. Each of the eight adventure sheets introduces different mechanisms, ensuring that the basic Welcome To... concept is constantly reinvented. Furthermore, the choices you make during the campaign aren't just for scoring; they shape the destiny of your journey, altering the next adventure. This means that each campaign will have a different flavor, making the game highly replayable. It is the perfect blend of the simplicity of filling spaces and the depth of a campaign game, all wrapped in a space sci-fi atmosphere that gets anyone excited. If you enjoy the feeling of progression and want something more substantial than a quick coffee-break game, this lunar journey is the way to go.
Rules videos

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Game details

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Components: Dry Erase Markers / Dry Erase Surfaces Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Mechanism: Campaign Games Mechanism: Flip-and-Write Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Alexis Solo Mode Series: Welcome To ... Space: Colonization / Extraterrestrial Colonisation Space: Earth's Moon
Publisher Blue Cocker Games, BoardGamePlanet, Engames, Gémklub, Jumping Turtle Games, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Pegasus Spiele, Rexhry, SD Games
Designer Alexis Allard, Benoit Turpin
Artist Anne Heidsieck
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have played the first Welcome To... to understand this one?
It's not mandatory, but it helps you get familiar with the flip-and-write mechanic. The basic rules are similar, but the campaign structure is new.
How long does each match last?
Each adventure takes between 25 and 30 minutes, making the campaign easy to fit into your routine.
Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! The game has solo rules (including the Alexis mode) for those who want to colonize the Moon alone.
Is the game complex?
The weight is low-medium (2.45 on BGG). It's easy to learn, but the strategy of which numbers to pick and how to manage the sheet provides the depth.
Do the paper sheets run out?
Yes, as it's a paper-and-pencil game, the sheets are consumables. Many players use plastic sleeves to be able to erase and play again.
Who do you recommend this game for?
For sci-fi fans, flip-and-write enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys seeing the story evolve between sessions.