Cosmic Run: Rapid Fire (2017)

About this game

It is 2456 and the planet Earth has long been abandoned. The remaining humans in existence, divided into political factions, have been in search of a new home. Only two factions remain. As they race toward new hospitable worlds, they are not only battling each other, but a hostile alien race that is trying to sabotage their ships with space mines. Will your team make it to the planets to establish new colonies? Cosmic Run: Rapid Fire is a standalone, 1-2 player sequel to Cosmic Run. It's a quicker, yet more aggressive game because it includes direct attacks on your opponent. It is also a very portable game consisting of just ten dice and score sheets.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.