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ROBOT RISE!
2018
Rules assistance for ROBOT RISE!
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- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for ROBOT RISE!
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ROBOT RISE! is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Craig Froehle and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
The Ministry of Discord, an international alliance of archvillains, has an opening for a new member. Each player in ROBOT RISE! is a mad scientist hoping to earn that coveted seat (and win the game) by eliminating all the other players. The 116-card deck contains dozens of unique cards, including: - Secret Lairs: Protect these from being destroyed by your opponents - Mad Scientist Identity cards (a Kickstarter stretch goal) - Giant Robot Parts: Assemble a giant robot to attack opponents or defend against attacks - Raid, Freeze Ray, and Mind Control are nuisance attacks that reduce your opponents' effectiveness - Defense Cards: The best offense is a good defense...sometimes. - Spy Attack! - Disasters! - And many others... Need part of a Giant Robot to carry out an attack? Call for a temporary alliance with one of your opponents. After all, the enemy of your enemy...can sometimes be useful. Gameplay consists of taking one action (typically playing a card), following through on the implications of that action, and then ending your turn by replenishing your hand (i.e., drawing one or more cards). The game ends when just one player has any secret lairs remaining. This game was successfully funded via Kickstarter on August 31, 2017 and is currently available from select retailers and the publisher's website.
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Questions and answers
ROBOT RISE! 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 RISE! is 15–30 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 RISE! for ages 8 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 RISE! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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 RISE! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 RISE! are: Craig Froehle. 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 RISE! 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.