
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,038
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Cry Havoc
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots
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Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots is an expansion for Theseus: The Dark Orbit released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Team-Based Game.
A new, terrifying opponent has appeared in the corridors of the space station Theseus. What initially was thought of as strange, unknown devices clinging to the walls or closed in mysterious crates in the hold, all disappeared in a moment. At the same time you could hear shrill, metallic squeaks in the dark corridors. Someone saw beady, lifeless eyes in the tech bay. When steel blades emerged from the darkness to the accompaniment of a mechanical, grinding sound, it was too late for the rescue... Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots introduces the Bots faction to the game Theseus: The Dark Orbit. Bots can be used instead of any other faction from the base game. This expansion does not increase the number of players who can play the game.
Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots 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 Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots is 45 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 Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots 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.
Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Team-Based Game. 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 Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots 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 Theseus: The Dark Orbit – Bots as an expansion for Theseus: The Dark Orbit. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Theseus: The Dark Orbit to use it. Check that your edition of Theseus: The Dark Orbit is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.