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Earth Cows of Mass Destruction
2023
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Earth Cows of Mass Destruction is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Brian Moffitt and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
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About the game
Game Background: You and your fellow Alien Lieutenants have fallen out of favor with the Supreme Leader, Qlepptar, after your terrible performance on the last plundering mission in the Andromeda Galaxy. Now the opportunity for redemption has arrived with the announcement of the next target – Earth! Your alien race – The Frantrexxians – exist for one purpose… to travel the cosmos in search of precious metals that can be pillaged from planet after planet. The method is simple: knock off the species on the top of the planet’s food chain by implanting destructive weapons inside a lesser species. In the case of earth, that would be humans and cows, respectively. Once the greatest local species is eradicated, alien crews can easily swoop in and take all the planet’s mineral treasures. For decades, scouting missions have come to earth to capture and probe these unfortunate bovines. Armed with the basic knowledge of these four-legged creatures, you must now work with the Frantrexxian scientists to find the most efficient and powerful ways to turn these animals into weapons of mass destruction! The most successful player will become Qlepptar’s new First Officer! Object of the Game: Destroy the most earthlings by capturing and weaponizing cows, and releasing them back to Earth to inflict mass destruction! Game Play: Once Earth and The Mothership are set up in the middle of the playing area, players are dealt 7 action cards. They then take turns drawing 1 card and taking 1 of 5 actions: Research a Cow Weapon. Discard 1 Card or Swap 3 for 2. Recruit or Steal an Alien Scientist. Operate the Tractor Beam. Steal a Cow Weapon Research Card. Players will research cow weapon types, then use the tractor beam to capture and weaponize cows, and release them back to Earth to inflict damage. Damage is determined by both the amount of research cards in their weapon stacks, the rolling of damage dice, and skill points for Alien Scientists in the players possession. When all the Earthlings are wiped out (or no more cows are left in play), the game is over. Players count the number of Earthling Meeples they collected plus the +2 Extinction Bonus token (earned by the player who wiped out the last Earthing), and the player with the greatest total wins - and gets promoted to Qlepptar's First Officer! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Earth Cows of Mass Destruction supports 2–5 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 Earth Cows of Mass Destruction is 30–45 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 Earth Cows of Mass Destruction for ages 13 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.
Earth Cows of Mass Destruction has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Earth Cows of Mass Destruction belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Earth Cows of Mass Destruction are: Brian Moffitt. 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 Earth Cows of Mass Destruction 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.