
- BGG rank
- BGG #63
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Anachrony
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell
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Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell is an expansion for Biohack released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Yofiandhy D Indrayana and its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
"D-Enhancement", a genetic therapy that improves human abilities by using an unknown mineral called "flowshell", has advanced further. DNA Inc. has found a new method of utilizing D-Enhancement to improve Noman's abilities. By injecting the processed flowshell into a Noman through a special machine, powerful abilities will manifest. In Biohack: Flowshell Expansion, one of the Noman tokens can be replaced with an "enhanced Noman" with new abilities. You will need to acquire flowshell crystals through biohack research for utilizing these abilities. Collect flowshell and utilize your new enhanced Noman's ability to be a better scientist! —description from the designer
Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell belongs to these categories: Science Fiction, Expansion for Base-game, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell are: Yofiandhy D Indrayana. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Biohack: Expansion 01 – Flowshell as an expansion for Biohack. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Biohack to use it. Check that your edition of Biohack is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.