
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,476
- BGG rating
- 4.7
Monkey Arena
- 2–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2005

2005
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Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance is a board game released in 2005 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ben Shanks and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
This is the first non-RPG game from 3am Games, a new company whose first release was in June 2004. "Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance," a beer-and-pretzels style card game, is due out in June, 2005. From the back of the box: You're tinkers and engineers who have come to the scrap yard to test your mettle. From parts and pieces carefully picked from heaps of junk, construct killer robots capable of visiting devastation and ruin upon all who oppose them. Then, send them into a no-holds-barred, anything goes bot battle to see who's got the roughest robot in the scrap yard! Well, maybe these bots aren't that threatening. But it's still fun to let 'em duke it out!
Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance 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 Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance 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 Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance for ages 10 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.
Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. 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 Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance are: Ben Shanks. 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 Robot Rampage: Rise of the Appliance 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.