Rebuild civilization from underground bunkers, one specialized worker at a time.
Who it's for
Ideal for Euro fans who enjoy tight worker-placement puzzles with a meaningful specialization trade-off and a fresh set of goals every session.
Not for you if…
Skip it if you want a low-friction game with little upfront planning — four rounds of interlocking systems and specialization choices ask for real forethought.
Vibe's take
Tense and calculating: every worker placement is a trade-off between raw power and flexibility, and the four-round clock keeps you constantly re-prioritizing which regenerator or contract pays off fastest.
Phoenix New Horizon puts you in charge of a commando team leading humanity back to the surface after decades hiding from nuclear fallout. Over four rounds you raise regenerators and buildings, grow the population, and chase objectives that shift with every playthrough. It's classic Euro engine-building wrapped in a hopeful post-apocalyptic shell.
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Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.3/10
Rank #1,978
1.3k ratings
Published
2024