
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,963
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Lunar Command
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2009

2010
Rules assistance for UFO Attack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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UFO Attack is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Cephas Howard and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
An UFO is attacking the moon-base. You control one of four brave astronauts that have to stop the alien. UFO attack is a LEGO© game where all the playing pieces, dice and board is made out of LEGO bricks.
UFO Attack 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 UFO Attack is 15 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 UFO Attack for ages 6 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.
UFO Attack belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Dice, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 UFO Attack are: Cephas Howard. 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 UFO Attack 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.