
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,769
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Garden Heist
- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2026
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Aliens Attack! is a board game released in 2026 for 1–2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Fabrice Chazal and Arnaud Charpentier and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Pattern Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
The aliens are attacking Earth! You’re on a mission to defeat them and destroy their mothership! WILL YOU SAVE THE EARTH? In a card game reminiscent of vintage video game shooters, in Aliens Attack! you must fire your cannons at advancing waves of invaders! You win if you survive long enough to destroy the mothership after it arrives in the Combat Area. Aliens Attack! is a solo game that comes with rule for a 2-player variant. There are also 4 different motherships to attack, all of their own strengths and very few weaknesses! —description from the publisher
Aliens Attack! supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Aliens Attack! is 15–25 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Aliens Attack! for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Aliens Attack! has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Aliens Attack! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Video Game Theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Pattern Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Aliens Attack! are: Fabrice Chazal and Arnaud Charpentier. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Aliens Attack! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.