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The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 (2017)

4–8 players · 60–120 min · age 17+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
4–8
Play time
60–120 min
Age
17+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 4–8 players aged 17+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About The Thing Infection at Outpost 31

It is the start of the bleak, desolate Antarctic winter when a group of NSF researchers manning the claustrophobic, isolated U.S. Outpost 31 comes into contact with a hostile extraterrestrial lifeform. Bent on assimilating Earth's native species, this being infiltrates the facility — creating a perfect imitation of one of the Outpost 31 crew. The staff frantically begin a sweep of the base, desperate to purge this alien infection before escaping to warn McMurdo Station …

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Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Role Playing, Team-Based Game, Traitor Game · Designer: Joe Van Wetering

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The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 FAQ

How many players is The Thing Infection at Outpost 31?
The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 plays with 4–8 players, ages 17 and up.
How long does The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 take to play?
A game of The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 takes 60–120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 any good?
The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 rates 7.3/10 from 1,175 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / deduction game built around cooperative game, dice rolling, hand management.