Space Alert

Program your spaceship's defense in real time before everything explodes

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
🀝 Cooperative🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 7.1 Β· BGG #390

Who it's for

Groups who thrive under pressure and can laugh at spectacular failures. One of the best real-time cooperative experiences for 4-5 players.

Not for you if…

Not for players with anxiety about time pressure or who prefer calm, thoughtful gameplay. The learning curve is notoriously harsh.

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Vibe's take

Frantic, hilarious, stressful, cooperative

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About this game

Real-time cooperative game where players program actions on a spaceship under attack. A CD soundtrack drives the ten-minute action phase β€” you must coordinate who handles threats, weapons, and shields while alarms blare. Then resolve your programmed actions and hope they actually work.

Real-time playCooperativeVlaada ChvatilTimed soundtrack

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Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–5

Duration

30 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.0 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #390

17k ratings

Published

2008

Language

Moderate text

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