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Clockworker
2020
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- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Clockworker is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rikkati and its main mechanics are Worker Placement.
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About the game
Clockworker is a worker-placement game in which the workers have characteristic movements. More specifically, robots operate the factory and gain resources from the abandoned earth. A factory has multiple worker spaces, and many robots can go to work in the same batch, but it takes time to gain resources. As a result, you need to manage the timing of how the robots return so that you can develop your technology. In the end, the player with the most victory points wins. Clockworker is a revised edition of Planeta Rica, which was released by 4tousei(四等星) in 2017.
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- Hobby Japan
- Maldito Games
- Sylex
- 四等星 (4tousei)
Questions and answers
Clockworker supports 2–4 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 Clockworker is 45–60 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 Clockworker for ages 12 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.
Clockworker has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Clockworker belongs to these categories: Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Worker Placement. 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 Clockworker are: Rikkati. 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 Clockworker as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.