Conquest of Planet Earth: The Space Alien Game
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2010
About the game
Conquest of Planet Earth casts players as invading alien races unleashing flying saucers and death rays on a retro 1950s sci-fi Earth. Each of the ten playable races has unique abilities and ambitions, battling both human resistance and rival aliens across a modular board. The game supports four distinct modes - competitive, cooperative, team, and solo - giving it unusual flexibility for one to four players. Dice rolling, area majority, and variable player powers drive the alien-versus-human conflict.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editorial team enjoys the campy B-movie charm here - it's a game that doesn't take itself too seriously while still offering real tactical choices. The sheer number of play modes is a genuine strength for groups with mixed preferences. The theme and miniatures will appeal strongly to retro sci-fi fans in particular.
What we like
- Four distinct game modes add substantial replay value.
- Charming retro sci-fi B-movie theme with quality miniatures.
- Modular board and varied alien races keep games fresh.
- Accessible rules bridge casual and more experienced players.
Keep in mind
- Variable alien powers can create uneven balance between races.
- Miniature assembly adds setup overhead for some buyers.
- Retro alien-invasion theme won't appeal to everyone.
Who it's for
Good for fans of retro sci-fi and asymmetric miniature games age 12+, playable solo or in flexible groups of up to four.
