Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted
- 2–9 players
- 30–135 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,519
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Embryo Machine Boardgame
2018
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- 2–6 players
- 30–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Embryo Machine Boardgame is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by 志柿 俊光 (Toshimitsu Shigaki) and 秋口 ぎぐる (Giguru Akiguchi) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Square Grid, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Embryo Machine is a mecha-themed competitive tabletop combat game. In Embryo Machine, up to six players engage in action-packed free-for-all or team-based showdowns making use of the game's grid battlefield and the cards they draft. Players start each game by first choosing which mecha—called Embryo Machines, or "EMs" for short—they'd like to pilot, according to their playstyle, and then utilize a deck of cards unique to their EM that comprises all of their unit's movement, equipment, and attacks. Once players have their EMs set up, they then build the battlefield using the modular board that comes with the game. On the board are wide open fields, bottlenecks, stat-altering terrain, and various other obstacles to contend with. Players then position their EMs on the field using the two-sided custom standees, which feature each Embryos' art, and prepare to maneuver around the battlegrounds. —description from the publisher
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- cosaic
- 小黑的桌游工坊 Black Games Studio
- LionWing Publishing
Questions and answers
Embryo Machine Boardgame supports 2–6 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame is 30–90 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame 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.
Embryo Machine Boardgame 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.
Embryo Machine Boardgame belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Square Grid, 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame are: 志柿 俊光 (Toshimitsu Shigaki) and 秋口 ぎぐる (Giguru Akiguchi). 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame 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.