Space Is Unforgiving (And So Is This Game) — a brutal cooperative board game
A nearby star just went supernova. You have almost no fuel, barely any food, and there was one ship left. You have to outrun it and get beyond 1,500 AU to escape — and the supernova is gaining on you.
Punishingly fun
A brutal co-op,
that's honest about it.
Most co-op games coddle you. This ones name itself is a warning.
Your enemy is luck
No villain. No AI. Just dice, depleted fuel tanks, and the cold math of a shockwave that does not care.
Every game is random
Randomized destinations, events and resources. You will never play the same escape twice.
True co-op
Five different classes — Pilot, Engineer, Medic, Scavenger, and Robot. You win as a team or die together.
Solo or up to four
Plays cleanly at any count from 1 to 4. Pull it out on a Tuesday alone or burn an evening with friends.
How to play
Three things to do.
One of them is survive.
- 01
Pick a class
Pilot, Engineer, Medic, Scavenger, or Robot. One each — settle ties with rock-paper-scissors.
- 02
Outrun shockwave
Each round your party acts, a random event occurs, then the supernova advances 100 AU. Stay ahead and pass 1,500 AU first — or burn.
- 03
Manage resources
Fuel, food, destination, and your ship's hull. There is never enough. And there's also Pirates, Anomolies, and Space Giraffes. Make hard calls; sacrifice a teammate. Work together or fail together.
In the box
Tokens, dice, and dread.
- Ship Resource Tracker
- 5 unique crew class cards
- Resource, event, and encounter decks
- Dice and supernova tracker
- Full color rulebook
Get a copy
Outrun the supernova.
Printed and shipped on demand. One game. One escape attempt. Probably many deaths.
Questions
- How long does a game take?
- 30 to 60 minutes once you know the rules. First game usually closer to 75.
- Can I play solo?
- Yes. The game is built for 1–4 players — Groups are the most fun, but solo runs feel just as tense.
- Is there a campaign?
- No. Every game is a standalone escape attempt with a randomized destinations and events.
- How does shipping work?
- Orders are printed and fulfilled by The Game Crafter and ship worldwide.