Space Alert
2008
Design9.0/10
Interaction10.0/10
Artistry6.0/10
Strategy6.0/10
Complexity8.0/10
Space Alert
Cooperate to defend your ship from external threats in a real-time, chaotic space adventure.
2008 • 1–5
Player info
- Average rating
- 4.26
- Players
- 1–5
- Avg time
- 30 min
- Age
- 12+
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Overview
Space Alert throws you and your teammates into the stressful role of a space exploration crew constantly under threat. Your ship is automatically patrolling known space, but the sensors have gone haywire, and you're encountering multiple threats simultaneously. Players must frantically coordinate actions using action cards in their hands, programming their movements and firing weapons while managing the ship's limited power supply and dealing with internal system failures.
The game plays out in real-time, with a soundtrack of increasingly urgent commands and alerts dictating the unfolding crisis. Success relies on effective communication, quick thinking, and the ability to prioritize threats as a team, creating a chaotic but exhilarating experience that feels like being in a sci-fi movie gone wrong.
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