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Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est
2013
Rules assistance for Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Britta Stöckmann and Jens Jahnke and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est is a dice game in which the players try to track down as many extraterrestrial time travelers as possible. The players roll their dice as long as it is possible to carry out at least one of four possible actions. Except from storing a maximum of two dice, the players can walk or fly through different eras of human history in search of alien visitors. They receive points for monsters they have marked and also for sites they have explored. After a certain number of rounds, the most successful monster tracker as determined by the number of points wins. The mechanisms of Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est are based upon those of Expedition Sumatra: Dadu Dadu, but in addition to the different theme, there are new scenarios on bigger boards with optional rule extensions. The game offers four scenarios varying in complexity, each set in another era of human history.
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- Igramoon Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est 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 Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est is 20 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 Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est 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.
Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est 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.
Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est belongs to these categories: Humor, Dice, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est are: Britta Stöckmann and Jens Jahnke. 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 Los Incognitos: Alien iacta est 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.