
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,179
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Escape from New York
- 2–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1981

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Blast-Off! is a board game released in 1969 for 1–4 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Roll / Spin and Move.
Take off from Earth and visit all the planets on a small supply of fuel. Rise up to the correct orbit and then move around the board and try to make a landing on the next planet. Complete all nine planets, visiting the moon after each, and return to Earth. Oh, and try to land on the other players' spaceships to force them back to Earth.
Blast-Off! supports 1–4 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 Blast-Off! is 240 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 Blast-Off! for ages 12 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.
Blast-Off! has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Blast-Off! belongs to these categories: Science Fiction and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 catalogue lists Blast-Off! 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.