Thunderbirds

A co-op rescue mission in 2065 with the Tracy brothers, the iconic vehicles and a board full of disasters.

Designer: Matt Leacock
Published by: ASYNCRON games
Editions by: Modiphius Entertainment

Thunderbirds are go, and this time you are the rescue crew. Based on the 1960s puppet show and released for its 50th anniversary, this co-op game puts you in the seats of International Rescue in the year 2065. Disasters pop up across the map, victims need collecting, and each Tracy brother has his own strengths and his own vehicle. You spend a limited pool of actions to move, fetch the right gear, and haul people to safety before things go badly wrong. Dice and set collection keep the plans honest, and every turn asks whether to fix one crisis or stretch for two. It plays one to four, and it works as a lone rescue mission too.

Each Tracy brother has his own powersSpend limited actions to fetch gear and victimsPlays from one to four, with a solo mode

Who it's for

You grew up with the show or just like co-op games where the clock beats you up, and you play with one to four people who enjoy planning together.

Not for you if…

You dislike dice or want a competitive game. Disasters can pile up and the dice sometimes ignore your plan.

Vibe's take

Frantic and cooperative, with a steady drumbeat of new disasters. You trade a lot of quick advice about who flies where, and the tension comes from never having enough actions.