- BGG rating
- 7.9
Giga-Robo: Assault of The Armada
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,777
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Giga-Robo!
2020
Rules assistance for Giga-Robo!
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- 2–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Giga-Robo!
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Giga-Robo! is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alex Cheng and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Giga-Robo: Warrior of The Wastes
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Giga-Robo: Orbital Decay
- 2–4 players
- 2023
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About the game
Giga-Shards: techno-organic energy sources lethally harvested from living beings; blended with human DNA, they transmute raw emotion into incredible power and make possible giant war machines with unimaginable speed and strength. The Zoider Armada, a galaxy-conquering alien force, has discovered this unique energy, and has invaded Earth-space to abduct and dominate the human race. All seems lost, but Earth finds a way to fight back—with the Zoiders own giant robot prototypes! The pilots who control these robots have goals of their own though, and each competes with the others in a race to control the Giga-Shards. Some hope to defend Earth, others seek only revenge, and still others seek power to achieve their own mysterious ends... Giga-Robo is the customizable, card-driven miniatures game of giant robot combat. Choose from a powerful roster of pilots and robots, create a custom build of attacks and abilities, and battle across a fully destructible city! Act on every turn — Respond to attacks with any card in your hand, and gain resources from taking damage—you're never on the sidelines! The battlefield is a weapon — Smash your opponent across the map through buildings and hazards, changing the terrain as you play! Dynamic cooldown system — Plan your turns and set up powerful combos by tracking when each of your cards will return to your hand! Unleash your fighting spirit — win your opponents’ Giga-Shards — forge your fate in combat!
Designers
Publishers
- Cardboard Dynamo
Questions and answers
Giga-Robo! 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 Giga-Robo! is 45–90 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 Giga-Robo! 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.
Giga-Robo! has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Giga-Robo! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Giga-Robo! are: Alex Cheng. 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 Giga-Robo! 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.