Liftoff!
- Designer Fritz Bronner , Fritz Bronner , John Olsen , Robert L. Sassone
- Publisher Task Force Games
- Illustration Ken Hodges , Gary A. Kalin , Todd Winter
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Liftoff!, up to four players compete to land a man on the Moon and return safely. Players manage income, draw event cards, purchase hardware like rockets and capsules, and improve system reliability through dice. Missions involve percentile dice rolls against safety ratings, with failures causing various consequences. The game offers multiple development paths including different capsules and shuttles, with strategic risk-taking critical to success.
Who Is This Game For?
Liftoff! targets experienced players aged 12 and up who enjoy complex simulations and long sessions. With up to 300 minutes playing time, it suits expert gamers interested in tactical dice mechanics and simultaneous action selection.
How It Works
Each turn, players receive income, draw event cards, and buy new equipment. They improve system safety by purchasing dice and plan missions secretly. The launch phase involves executing missions with dice rolls against safety ratings, determining success or failure. Simultaneous action selection and dice luck shape the outcome and subsequent development.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Fritz Bronner, Liftoff! is an early sci-fi game using Dice Rolling and Simultaneous Action Selection to simulate the historical space race. It features complex risk and resource management with thematic depth and is part of a Soviet Union-related game family.
Pro
- Deep simulation of the space race
- Combination of Dice Rolling and Simultaneous Action Selection
- Complex development of space equipment
- Includes solo mode
Contra
- Long playtime up to 300 minutes
- High complexity not suited for casual gamers
- Minimum age 12, requires strategic understanding
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game simulates the mid-20th century international race to the Moon, with players developing space technologies and planning manned lunar missions.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding dice mechanics and safety ratings before attempting risky missions.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Liftoff! includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game can last up to 300 minutes; allow sufficient time including setup.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with complex rules and tactical dice mechanics is recommended.
How does this compare to similar games?
Liftoff! uniquely combines Dice Rolling and Simultaneous Action Selection to simulate the space race in detail.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it's better suited for older and experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The core mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Fazit
Liftoff! is a rewarding challenge for space strategy enthusiasts willing to invest time in a detailed, tactical dice-driven simulation.
