- BGG rank
- BGG #5,391
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Attribute
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2002
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,233
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Lift Off
2000
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Lift Off
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Lift Off is a board game released in 2000 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Marcel-André Casasola Merkle.
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About the game
In Lift-off, players rush to allocate resources for planetary missions. Each planet is contested by two players, either (or both) of whom can add cards representing, for example, settlers, energy modules, terraforming, or mining to their side. A given planet may provide mineral resources and a number of settlement points -- the minerals can be collected for victory points, and if the planet is sufficiently terraformed, the settlement points go to whichever player sent the most settlers.
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Publishers
- Queen Games
Questions and answers
Lift Off supports 2–4 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 Lift Off is 30 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 Lift Off for ages 8 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.
Lift Off has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Lift Off belongs to these categories: Card Game, Real-time, and Science Fiction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Lift Off and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Lift Off are: Marcel-André Casasola Merkle. 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 Lift 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.