
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,603
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Monolith Arena
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0
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Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 is an expansion for Neuroshima Hex released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
Extra army for the game Neuroshima Hex given away as a freebie at Spiel 2007. The Doomsday Machine is a very static army in that it cannot move at all (except for the Repositioning) but it can rotate one of its units for free each turn. This faction introduces some new rules like: 'Long Distance Modules' (allows modules to influence units two spaces away in addition to adjacent units) 'Turn Over' (marked units can rotate) 'Grabbing' (allows a unit pull an enemy that is 2 spaces away into an adjacent space) 'Repositioning' (action to make 2 friendly units exchange places) 'Change Trajectory' (certain units can receive friendly fire from certain hexsides and redirect it out other hexsides) Expands: Neuroshima Hex
Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 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 Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 is 30 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 Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 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.
Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 are: Michał Oracz. 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 Neuroshima Hex! Doomsday Machine 1.0 as an expansion for Neuroshima Hex. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Neuroshima Hex to use it. Check that your edition of Neuroshima Hex is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.