Aliens have landed, and they're hunting the most intelligent species on Earth—cows! Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Silos, where Bitewing Games has transformed Reiner Knizia's overlooked Municipium into a delightfully quirky strategic experience.
Clay and Travis pull back the curtain on this alien invasion adventure, exploring how players navigate human society in disguise while collecting specimens for experimentation. The game's brilliant twist? Your alien scientists have determined that bovines, not humans, are actually Earth's intellectual superiors, making them valuable wild cards in your collection efforts.
We break down the elegantly simple yet deeply strategic gameplay, where positioning your aliens for influence across town locations becomes crucial for triggering mind control events and UFO abductions. The shared action deck creates a fascinating mini-game of timing and anticipation, as players carefully track played cards to maximize their opportunities. With dual-sided alien meeples showing both their true forms and human disguises, plus charming details like cowboy hats and diplomas that boost your influence, the production brings this zany premise brilliantly to life.
Bitewing deserves special recognition for their approach to reimagining classics. Rather than simply refreshing already-popular titles, they've rescued games that perhaps missed their moment, giving them the thematic and production treatment they deserve. Clay confidently declares Silos his favorite Bitewing production yet—high praise considering their growing catalog of Knizia revivals.
Looking for something that blends area control and set collection with a healthy dose of humor and strategic depth? Grab your cowboy hat, polish your spaceship, and join us as we explore why Silos might be the perfect addition to your next game night.

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