How to Play

Game Objective:

Be the first player to collect a set of 3 (or up to 5, depending on the players' choice) Alien Species cards of the same type and a Spaceship card to win.

Components:

  • A deck of 50 cards, including:

    • 30 Alien Species cards (5 of each of 6 types)

    • 10 Hazard cards

    • 10 Spaceship cards

Setup:

  • Shuffle the deck and deal 5 cards to each player.

  • Place the rest of the deck face down in the center as the draw pile. Leave space for a discard pile next to it.

  • Choose a player to go first, then take turns clockwise.

How to Play:

On your turn, follow these steps in order:

  • Draw a Card: Take 1 card from the top of the draw pile, unless a card effect says otherwise.

  • Take an Action: You may do the following actions in any order you like:

    • Play an Alien Species Card: Add an Alien Species card to your "Planet" (the area in front of you). You can only play 1 Alien Species card per turn unless another card effect allows more.

    • Play a Hazard Card: Play as many Hazard cards as you like.

    • Play a Spaceship Card: Place a Spaceship card on your Planet. Spaceship cards remain for 3 turns before being discarded. You can only play 1 Spaceship card per turn unless another card effect allows more.

  • (Optional) Discard: If you have more than 5 cards in your hand, discard down to 5.

  • Reshuffle if Needed: If the draw pile runs out, shuffle the discard pile to create a new draw pile.

Card Types:

  • Alien Species Cards: Collect sets of the same Alien Species. You need 3 (or the agreed number) of the same type to win, along with a Spaceship card.

  • Hazard Cards: These cards add strategic twists, speeding up or slowing down the game.

  • Spaceship Cards: You need at least one Spaceship card to win. It stays on your Planet for 3 turns before being discarded.

Winning the Game:

The game ends when a player has 3 (or the agreed number) of the same Alien Species cards and a Spaceship card on their Planet at the end of their turn. That player wins!

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Save the Cosmos, one card at a time!

Embark on an interstellar adventure in this fast-paced card game of alien rescue and cosmic challenges. Race against your fellow space explorers to collect alien species and secure a spaceship before your opponents. But watch out! Hazards lurk among the stars, ready to thwart your mission at every turn.

Will you be the first to assemble your alien crew and launch to victory?

  • Quick-to-learn, engaging gameplay

  • Exciting for the whole family, ages 7+

  • 2-5 players

  • 5-15 minutes per game

  • Strategic decision-making with every card

  • Multiple paths to victory

Contents: 50 cards (30 Alien Species, 10 Hazards, 10 Spaceships), 2 Rulebook cards

Get ready for a stellar gaming experience that's out of this world!