Leaving Earth
- Designer Joseph Fatula
- Publisher The Lumenaris Group, Inc.
- Illustration Joseph Fatula
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Leaving Earth, you manage a national space program in 1956, planning missions, building spacecraft, and making risky journeys. You balance resources and test technology to be the first to achieve milestones like launching satellites or landing on the moon. The game combines modular boards with point-to-point movement and push-your-luck elements in a campaign setting.
Who Is This Game For?
Leaving Earth is suited for experienced players aged 15 and up who enjoy complex strategy games with scientific themes. With a playtime of about 180 minutes, it demands patience and strategic planning. The included solo mode allows for single-player play focused on risk and resource management.
How It Works
The game uses a Modular Board to represent missions and locations. Players pick up and deliver resources and components via point-to-point movement across the solar system. Push Your Luck mechanics add risk management during space travel. Players research technology, build spacecraft from components, and spend resources to move and complete missions.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Joseph Fatula in 2015, Leaving Earth uniquely blends campaign play with modular boards and push-your-luck mechanics. Its realistic 1950s space race theme distinguishes it from other space exploration games. It is a standalone title focusing on scientific and strategic gameplay.
Pro
- Solo mode included for single players
- Combination of Modular Board and point-to-point movement
- Realistic 1950s space exploration theme
- Strategic risk and resource management
Contra
- Long playtime around 180 minutes
- High complexity, geared towards experienced players
- Minimum age 15 limits suitability for younger families
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in 1956 during the dawn of the Space Age, the game focuses on Earth’s early space programs within the solar system. Players compete to achieve firsts like artificial satellites and moon landings.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on balanced resource management and careful mission planning to reduce risk.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Leaving Earth includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 180 minutes including setup.
What prior experience do I need?
It is aimed at experienced players who enjoy complex strategy and risk management.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of modular board, push-your-luck, and realistic space race theme makes it unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and minimum age of 15, it is less suitable for families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Push Your Luck combined with Resource to Move and Modular Board create dynamic strategic gameplay.
Fazit
Leaving Earth is recommended for strategy players interested in complex space missions and risk management. Its length and complexity require experience and patience.
