XCOM
1–4 players • 90 min • ages 14+
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Playing time
- 90 min
- Age
- 14+
How it plays
XCOM plays 1–4 players, takes about 90 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
X-COM: UFO Defense, released in 1994 by MicroProse, was the brainchild of Julian Gollop and his studio, Mythos Games. It emerged during a period of burgeoning interest in extraterrestrial conspiracy theories and tactical strategy gaming, drawing heavy inspiration from the 1970s television series UFO. Gollop sought to blend the macro-management of global base building with the high-stakes, turn-based tension of squad-level infantry combat, creating a punishingly difficult experience that emphasized player agency and emergent storytelling.
The game's design is defined by its brutal feedback loop: players must defend Earth from an escalating alien threat while balancing limited budgets and research priorities. Its reception was overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising the seamless integration of geoscape strategy and isometric tactical battles. This design philosophy created a lasting legacy, establishing a sub-genre of tactical games that prioritize permanent character loss and resource scarcity as central narrative drivers.
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About XCOM
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How do you play XCOM?
XCOM is a board game for 1–4 players, running about 90 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is XCOM for?
XCOM is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does XCOM take to play?
A game of XCOM is listed at about 90 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is XCOM for?
XCOM lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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