Leaving Earth
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 180 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 15+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.8 / 5
- Year
- 2015
About the game
Leaving Earth is a space-race simulation game set in 1956, where players direct a national space program by researching technology, building spacecraft from individual components, and planning risky journeys into outer space. Careful risk management is key: every mission must be weighed for cost, speed, and safety before committing precious rockets and equipment.
Hobbli's Notes
A cerebral, unforgiving simulation for planning-obsessed gamers. The low-luck design rewards meticulous preparation over flashy plays, making failures feel earned rather than random.
What we like
- Deep, realistic space program simulation.
- Excellent solo play experience.
- Low luck rewards careful planning.
- High replayability through modular missions.
Keep in mind
- Very long 180-minute playtime.
- Steep learning curve and rules overhead.
- Low direct player interaction.
- Failure states can feel punishing.
Who it's for
Serious simulation and space-exploration gamers who enjoy long, planning-heavy games, ages 15 and up, and it plays very well solo.
