
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,732
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)
- 2–6 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1998

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Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics is an expansion for Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andy Chambers and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Events.
In the Robots & Psionics expansion set for Zone Wars two new factions are introduced: the robotic Mechatron Hive and the Nova Cult psionics. With these you can now play three- or four-player games, turning the fun and mayhem up to a new level! The Robots & Psionics expansion also includes new terrain pieces, additional Zone and artifact cards, and a further ten beautifully sundropped miniatures, ready to be used right away. Mechatron Hive: A collective of robots having recently awoken to become self-aware, seeking their place in the post-apocalyptic world. Nova Cult: A secretive cult of human mutants with powerful psionic mutations and unknown ambitions.
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics 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 Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics is 60–120 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 Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics 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.
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics 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.
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Events. 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 Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics are: Andy Chambers. 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 Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars – Robots & Psionics as an expansion for Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.