- BGG rating
- 7.1
Invasion from Outer Space: Advanced Abilities Supplement
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,876
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game
2010
Rules assistance for Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game
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Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason C. Hill and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Invasion from Outer Space: Zombie-Martians
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Invasion From Outer Space: Cloaked Martian Scouts
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2011
About the game
Invasion From Outer Space, The Martian Game is a fast-paced game of fiendish Martians, Big Top Heroes, and SciFi Movie Action. Players take on the role of either the Carnival Heroes, using their special talents and working together to fight off the Martian Invasion; or as the invaders themselves, waves of Martian Soldiers and Flying Saucers, blasting Humans with Ray Guns and unleashing their vile alien technologies upon the Earth. Featuring a modular game board, eight Carnival Heroes to choose from (such as the Fire Breather, Strongman, or Jo Jo, the dancing Bear), an army of Martians to start the invasion (including Martian Champions such as the dreaded Zard Beast), and several different Scenarios to play that drastically change the game; Invasion From Outer Space is designed to create a cinematic feel as the story and game unfolds. Also, as Invasion From Outer Space is built using the Last Night on Earth game engine, the two games are fully compatible. With ease, players can now have their Martians invade the small town of Woodinvale, Zombies attack the Carnival, or even play a massive game with up to three independent factions (Heroes, Zombies, and Martians). The possibilities are endless. So drop those roasted peanuts, strap on your jumpsuit, and step into the spotlight...the Martians are Coming and the Invasion From Outer Space has begun! Features: Uses the 'Last Night on Earth' game engine, allowing for interconnectivity between the games. The same Martians also make an appearance in ''Conquest of Planet Earth: Apocalypse''. Photographic Artwork for Immersive Horror/SciFi Movie Action 28 Highly detailed plastic 28 mm Miniatures Game comes with an Original CD Soundtrack to creep its way into the players' subconscious and raise tension and excitement No two games are ever the same! Many Heroes, Scenarios, Game Cards, and a Modular Game Board offer limitless combinations.
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Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game supports 2–6 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 Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game is 60–120 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 Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game 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.
Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game belongs to these categories: Fighting and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game are: Jason C. Hill. 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 Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game 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.