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Oh no... INVASION!!!
2012
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 3 players
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Oh no... INVASION!!! is a board game released in 2012 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joost Das and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Oh no... INVASION!!! is a cooperative game about a small community of Space Stations in some odd corner of the galaxy. The players star as the captains of these Stations who see their peace and quiet rudely disrupted when a Class-A Spawnmonster suddenly appears in their midst. This monstrous alien has nothing but bad intentions and starts spewing out waves and waves of aliens. Players have little choice but to stop panicking and start fighting. Working together closely exchanging weapons, zapping aliens, and building a smart infrastructure is the only way to stay alive. But fighting off the hordes of aliens alone won't cut it. At a certain point, the players will have to face the vicious Spawnmonster herself. When this Final Conflict takes place is entirely up to the players. Don't do this too early, or you will be unprepared. Don't wait too long, or the Spawnmonster will have grown too powerful for you to confront her and live to tell your grandchildren about it. To build up your defenses, you draw cards from a Resistance deck that contains weapons and Modules. Add the Modules to your Space Station to make it more efficient. Use the right combination of weapons to rid your Space Station from the ever-growing alien presence – but choose your actions wisely! For every action you use to build, the Spawnmonster sends out another of her brood to the Space Stations, sometimes with deadly consequences...
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Oh no... INVASION!!! supports 3–5 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 Oh no... INVASION!!! 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 Oh no... INVASION!!! 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.
Oh no... INVASION!!! has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Oh no... INVASION!!! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Cooperative Game. 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 Oh no... INVASION!!! are: Joost Das. 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 Oh no... INVASION!!! 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.