Under Falling Skies
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- Designer Tomáš Uhlíř
- Publisher Czech Games Edition (CGE) , Cranio Creations , Devir , DiceTree Games , GaGa Games
- Illustration Petr Boháček , Kwanchai Moriya
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What to Expect
In Under Falling Skies, you defend a besieged city from alien invaders using an innovative dice placement mechanic. Choosing an action also triggers enemy ships to descend, with higher dice values granting stronger effects but accelerating attacks. You expand your underground base, research technologies, and manage energy while the mothership approaches. The game offers a multi-mission solo campaign with increasing difficulty.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a solo expert-level game lasting about 40 minutes per session. It suits players who enjoy tactical dice mechanics and strategic planning. Beginners may need some time to learn the rules. It is not designed for families with young children due to its complexity and age rating of 12+.
How It Works
Under Falling Skies uses dice rolling, re-rolling and locking combined with a modular board and once-per-game abilities. Players place dice to perform actions that also cause enemy ships to attack. Larger dice values trigger more powerful effects but accelerate enemy descent. Expanding your base unlocks new abilities and resources. Each mission is part of a campaign with varying scenarios.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Tomáš Uhlíř, Under Falling Skies won the 2020 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game and the 2021 International Gamers Award Solo. It uniquely blends dice placement with a modular solo campaign, offering an intense alien invasion defense experience.
Awards
2021
2020
- 2021 5 Seasons Best International Strategy — Nominated
- 2020 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative dice placement with re-rolling and locking
- Multi-mission solo campaign with escalating challenge
- Winner of Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game 2020
- Strategic resource and base management
Contra
- Designed exclusively for solo play
- Medium complexity requiring learning time
- Not suitable for children under 12
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set in a sci-fi world where Earth is invaded by aliens. Humanity defends itself from underground bunkers beneath cities against descending enemy ships.
Tips for beginners
Focus on understanding dice actions and their effects on enemies before developing complex strategies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Under Falling Skies is designed exclusively for one player.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 40 minutes, making it a compact solo campaign experience.
What prior experience do I need?
It is an expert-level game with medium complexity, so familiarity with dice mechanics and strategy is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Under Falling Skies uniquely combines dice placement with a modular solo campaign, providing an intense defense against alien invasions.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and age rating of 12+, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The innovative dice placement combined with re-rolling and locking stands out.
Fazit
Under Falling Skies is highly recommended for solo players seeking challenging dice-based strategy campaigns. Those preferring simpler or multiplayer games should look elsewhere.
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