One Night Ultimate Alien
- Players
- 4-10
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 7 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 10 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.9 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
One Night Ultimate Alien is a fast-paced hidden-role party game where players secretly take on alien-themed roles and must deduce who's who in a single night -- with no elimination and no moderator needed thanks to its companion app. Roles carry asymmetric information and abilities, and a final vote determines the outcome after just ten minutes of scheming and discussion. It can be combined with other titles in the One Night Ultimate... series for even more variety. A quick, social game of bluffing and deduction perfect for larger groups.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team loves how One Night Ultimate Alien delivers all the social deduction fun of Werewolf-style games in a fraction of the time. The app-driven night phase keeps things moving without needing a dedicated moderator. Combining it with other One Night Ultimate titles adds welcome variety for regular groups. A fantastic pick when you want quick, high-energy social deduction without the long elimination waits.
What we like
- Extremely quick ten-minute playtime with no elimination.
- App support removes the need for a dedicated moderator.
- Scales well for larger party groups up to ten players.
- Compatible with other One Night Ultimate... titles for variety.
Keep in mind
- Requires a smartphone or tablet to run the app.
- Deduction depth is limited compared to longer social games.
- Best with players who enjoy bluffing and open discussion.
Who it's for
Perfect for party groups aged 8+ who enjoy social deduction games; scales well from 4 to 10 players.
