Alien Fate of the Nostromo Live Play

Mike DiLisio, Stephen Buonocore, Sam Healey, and Ruel Gaviola try to survive a spaceship with a brutal lurker aboard in Alien: Fate of the Nostromo.
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BGG Link: bgg alien fate of nostromo

[@pauls3585]

I love this Alien game. Its light and fun

[@johannesblank1552]

Was there ever a review of this?

[@kratal122]

I just pick this game up a week or so ago. It’s really fun. I was directing and botched the first game my group played and I inadvertently quoted Burke. “It was a bad call.”

[@CosmicTavern]

Great seeing Sam back on the Dice Tower.

[@SoloBoardGamingKnight]

I’ve enjoyed Alien: Fate of the Nostromo quite a lot. The equipment mechanic was well made and added a neat layer to the mostly simplistic gameplay. It really does have the “Alien” feel.

[@MarquisLeary34]

Looks great, and the whole Morale as Hit Points gives the impression that the Alien is basically toying with it's food...

[@mikehuff2693]

When u move into a space with the alien. Lose morale, move your character 3 spaces, turn ends. Correct?

[@tetra3ne56scur3]

@The Dice Tower this looks like fun I got to find this. By the way I just subscribed

[@sirhc8927]

How does this compare in term of anxiety and tension vs Nemesis. I know this is easier and doesn’t have a heavy table presence which I appreciate, I can’t get nemesis because it’s too big and has too many loose parts. But I love how tense Nemesis is. I like that type of semi co op (already got Dead of Winter) but love the alien type situation.

[@tjoris9]

I would say the tension of going into a room with a conceal token or within a couple spaces of the alien is on par with moving into a room with a couple noise markers. Nostromo is easier to learn, but I wouldn't say it's easier to win. With more than 1 or maybe 2 players it can be extremely difficult. If you're looking for an inexpensive Nemesis style game you can play with the kids, Nostromo is a fair substitute.

[@topofthemuffintoyou5610]

Thanks for the live play guys!

[@ugottabkittenme4752]

Got this and a few other board games for Christmas. Can’t wait to crack this open and play this with my friends.

[@piotrpiotrek9507]

And how was it?

[@ugottabkittenme4752]

@@piotrpiotrek9507 a lot of fun. Now with the holidays around the corner we’re gonna get together and play again.

[@dahger7]

Would love if the game had different types of scrap. Electronics, metal, etc.

[@BuzzKirill3D]

So glad to see Sam on a Dice tower video again

[@sirhc8927]

Hoping for a review by Tom soon.

[@ChristopherWalrath]

"Game over, man! Game over!" It would not be Alien without someone pulling a Paxton. Good play, guys.

[@amusement420]

12:05 Also BGG FAQ "Motion Tracker, the cost shown in the rulebook is incorrect. Amend the 3 in the rulebook to a 2 to match the reference cards which specify the cost as 2." Also Q: "The Set-up graphic doesn't reflect the set up instructions. What do I do? A: It's an error. Ignore the image and follow the text of the rule book." I know how that happens depending on when different components are illustrated and printed but it's a big IP (yes in a game where no one dies lol) (Ravensburger's Jaws illustrates Brody in the incorrect starting space . fwiw look no further than WizKids D&D board games for poor editing). An ALIEN Objective card that I don't have in front of me says 'Drive 'em ...' (sounds like rustlin' cattle with Brett's Electric Prod lol) the movie line is 'Drive it ...' An eagle-eyed BGG user noted "Jonesy had a collar on the game box art....they’ve actually drawn Goose from Captain Marvel!" (The exact pose from a photo). Sidenote: Stephen Buonocore he of Stronghold Games 'Survive: Space Attack!' 15:50 the Conceal token reveals an air shaft but yeah it looks like a hatch ;

[@hugues-alexandredery8596]

I'm sweet and sour about that video. I LOVE to see Sam participating, but I wonder about the usefullness of the size of the water bottles...

[@adambennett9122]

I might be wrong but I think with only 4 players there should be only 4 objectives cards. I think that was in the manual.

[@ra1nbowstyl1n]

says 1 for each player plus an additional =)

[@tjoris9]

Honestly, I think the players plus 1 should be the hard mode, at least based on my experiences with this game.

[@herboffour8594]

Game is fun thanks for posting this. Very helpful watching a game unfold since it helps me with the rules and my son loves it. But you guys missed a couple of chances to use weapons items that might have kept your morale counter higher and bought you a little more time. Except I think you were doomed anyway :)

[@JamesD2957]

The rule book is soooo bad; and there are inconsistences and mistakes on components. The game is fun and actually feels tense like the movie. Just needs a new book

[@ticotube2501]

Hey Sam, great to see you on a DT show. I was just looking for a game to buy as a present for a sci-fi fan friend of mine and this game seems like a perfect fit. ... In the event of contact with Sam, be overjoyed :)

[@richardmanintveld7618]

Biggest game fail EVER with WEYLAN instead of WEYLAND on the cards!!!