One Night Ultimate Alien (2017) Board Game

One Night Ultimate Alien is a standalone game in the One Night series, designed by Gus Batts and published by Bézier Games in in 2017. This game adds a new twist to the original One Night Ultimate Werewolf game by introducing alien characters with unique abilities and roles.

Game Components of One Night Ultimate Alien

Rulebook

16 Role cards

16 Role tokens

2 Extra-terrestrial cards

7 Artifact tokens

1 Start player token

How To Setup One Night Ultimate Alien

Choose roles and set up the game board.

Assign roles to players.

Conduct a night phase.

Conduct a day phase and vote for a player to be eliminated.

Reveal roles and determine the winner.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

In One Night Ultimate Alien, players take on different roles with varying abilities and hidden agendas. The objective of the game is to work together as a team to eliminate the aliens if you are a villager, or deceive other players if you are an alien, in order to achieve your goal.

Player Experience

Pros:

Quick and engaging gameplay

Unique role abilities add depth to the game

Replayability with different role combinations

Cons:

Learning curve for new players

Requires a group of at least 4 players to fully enjoy the game

Limited player interaction during certain phases

Personal Thoughts on One Night Ultimate Alien

One Night Ultimate Alien offers a fresh take on the hidden roles and deduction genre, with its alien theme and asymmetric gameplay. The build quality of the components is decent, and the artwork by Bézier Games adds to the immersive experience.

In terms of pricing and availability, One Night Ultimate Alien is reasonably priced for the amount of replay value it offers. It is worth your time if you enjoy bluffing games and social deduction, and it is suitable for players aged 8 and above.

However, if you already own other One Night titles or similar deduction games, you may find this one to be repetitive. It is recommended for those who enjoy quick party games with a mix of strategy and deception, while those who prefer more complex or strategic games may want to skip it.

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