Alien: le destin du Nostromo (FR)

*French version

Alien: le destin du Nostromo (FR) throws players directly into the terrifying atmosphere of the legendary 1979 science-fiction horror film. In this immersive cooperative board game, the crew of the Nostromo must work together to survive while a deadly extraterrestrial creature stalks the dark corridors of the ship.

Players take control of iconic crew members including Ripley, Lambert, Parker, Brett, and Dallas, each equipped with unique abilities that help the team survive increasingly dangerous situations. Together, players explore the Nostromo, gather scrap materials, craft useful tools, and complete critical objectives before panic and fear consume the crew.

The Alien itself is a constant threat throughout the game. Every turn increases the tension as players desperately try to avoid the creature while accomplishing missions across the ship. The encounter system perfectly captures the paranoia and suspense that made the original film such a classic of horror cinema.

One of the game’s strongest features is its variety of final missions, which creates excellent replayability. One game may require players to destroy the Nostromo, while another focuses on escaping the ship or trapping the Alien through a different strategy. Each mission dramatically changes the pacing and approach of the session.

The optional addition of Science Officer Ash increases the difficulty even further. Ash actively works against the crew by sabotaging resources and lowering morale, creating an even more intense survival experience for experienced players looking for additional challenge.

Alien: le destin du Nostromo successfully captures the atmosphere of the film through detailed miniatures, dark thematic artwork, and gameplay centered around fear, resource management, and constant danger. Fans of science-fiction horror will immediately recognize the oppressive feeling of being hunted aboard the Nostromo.

You will probably enjoy Alien: le destin du Nostromo (FR) if you appreciate immersive cooperative games, tense narrative experiences, and science-fiction horror settings. Fans of Horrified, Nemesis, or The Thing will discover a more accessible but highly thematic adventure filled with suspense.

The game was designed by Scott Rogers with artwork by Stefen Koidl and Vladimir Rodriguez. It was also nominated for the 2022 Dragon Awards for Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game.

An interesting fact: unlike many horror-based board games, Alien: le destin du Nostromo focuses more heavily on psychological tension, teamwork, and survival management rather than direct combat, closely reflecting Ridley Scott’s original film.

BOX CONTENTS
1 Nostromo game board
5 player reference cards
5 crew placards
5 crew miniatures
1 Alien miniature
1 morale marker
21 Encounter cards
10 Objective cards
5 Final Mission cards
20 Scrap tokens
12 Item tokens
6 Coolant Canister tokens
13 Concealed tokens
1 self-destruct track
4 countdown tokens
1 Ash character

Number of players: 1 to 5
Playing time: 45 to 60 minutes
Age: 10+