Celebrate World UFO Day with When Cutie Met Patootie, Stellar Expedition, and Lift Off!

Unidentified Gaming Objects: What to Play This July 2

The truth is out there, and today is the perfect time to start searching for it! Every year on July 2, people around the world celebrate World UFO Day - a day dedicated to the mysteries of space and the possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations. While some spend the occasion revisiting classic science fiction and others dive into reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, we invite you to celebrate interactively by embarking on unforgettable space adventures around a virtual gaming table on Tabletopia.

To mark the occasion, we've selected three exciting tabletop games that explore alien encounters from very different perspectives. In this collection, you'll uncover the mysteries of an ancient vanished civilization through mysterious gateways, rescue adorable big-eyed creatures from an unavoidable global catastrophe, and guide friendly extraterrestrial visitors through a mysterious forest while protecting them from an unstoppable flood. Each game offers a unique challenge that will put your planning, diplomacy, and tactical thinking to the test in the face of the unknown. Prepare your starships - the adventure begins now!

When Cutie Met Patootie: Alien Visitors in a Mysterious Forest

Genre: Adventure Strategy, Card game
Players: 1-4
Time: 30m - 45m

Are you ready to become the rescuer of lost alien travelers? In When Cutie Met Patootie, the forest itself is your greatest opponent. Your objective is simple: guide a group of colorful heroes to the top of the pyramid while collecting valuable Sprite Gems along the way. Every decision matters. Choosing the slower, more careful way to gather gems activates the Rewind Cards, triggering a devastating flood that gradually consumes the lower levels of the map and destroys everything in its path.

This is a true race against time, where success depends not only on saving as many Visitors as possible but also on collecting the right resources. Your secret Citizen role determines which colors of Sprite Gems will score the most victory points, creating constant tension. Should you risk a Visitor to secure that rare gem you desperately need, or play it safe and hope for a better opportunity? Launch the companion app on your smartphone or tablet to immerse yourself even deeper in this mysterious adventure. Who will reach the summit first and ensure Patootie's safe arrival?

Stellar Expedition: Strategy at the Edge of the Universe

Genre: Space Strategy
Players: 1-4
Time: 1.5h - 2h

Are you ready to challenge the stars? In Stellar Expedition, victory belongs only to the greatest strategist and diplomat. You'll explore uncharted sectors of space, discover new locations, and investigate mysterious anomalies left behind by a long-lost civilization.

There is little room for luck here. Every decision you make - from recruiting your crew to choosing technologies for upgrades - brings you either closer to or farther from victory. Roll tactile dice to scan deep space, gather valuable resources, and establish your influence across key sectors before your rivals do. And remember: your opponents are pursuing the very same discoveries, and their ships may reach critical locations before yours.

Who will earn the title of humanity's greatest explorer? The answer depends entirely on how wisely you manage your fleet's limited resources. Stellar Expedition delivers the perfect balance of exploration, technological development, and meaningful competition. Its intuitive mobile interface makes commanding your expedition effortless, allowing you to stay focused on discovering the unknown. Fire up your engines and write your own chapter in the story of galactic exploration!

Lift Off! Get Me Off This Planet!: Every Alien for Themselves

Genre: Competitive Family Game
Players: 2-5
Time: 45m

A simple accident has doomed the planet - someone accidentally unplugged the cooling system for its core! In Lift Off! Get Me Off This Planet!, your mission is to rescue all ten of your aliens by leading them from the planet's dangerous core to evacuation points scattered across its surface.

But evacuation is anything but easy. Space aboard the escape vehicles is limited, and launch requirements constantly change depending on the Moon's current phase as it circles the planet. You'll need to collect Fuel and Screw cards to pay the cost of each launch while carefully planning every move.

The best part? The game actively encourages clever sabotage. Play Action Cards to shift the Moon into an unfavorable position for your rivals, unleash devastating asteroid storms, or send the terrifying Garglore to block an opponent's launch platform at exactly the wrong moment. Launch the game on Tabletopia and pull off a spectacular escape while leaving everyone else stranded behind!