How many players is It's Alive!?

It's Alive! plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does It's Alive! take to play?

A game of It's Alive! takes 15–30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is It's Alive! any good?

It's Alive! rates 6.3/10 from 1,053 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / horror game built around auction/bidding, set collection.

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It's Alive! (2007)

2–5 players · 15–30 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 15–30 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.3/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 15–30 min.

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Card Game Horror

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Set Collection · Designer: Yehuda Berlinger

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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It's Alive! FAQ

How many players is It's Alive!?: It's Alive! plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does It's Alive! take to play?: A game of It's Alive! takes 15–30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is It's Alive! any good?: It's Alive! rates 6.3/10 from 1,053 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / horror game built around auction/bidding, set collection.