If you enjoy games with a crazy sci-fi theme, mixed with mythology and lots of action optimization, Biohack might be your next obsession! It's a medium-weight euro that challenges you to plan your moves well, whether collecting sets, selecting actions, or allocating your Nomans. The experience of creating creatures with unique abilities is super rewarding and makes each game feel different.
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Highlights
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Well-integrated mechanics
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Original and fun theme
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Excellent solo mode
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Constant strategic decisions
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High replayability
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Keep in mind
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Initial learning curve
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May have some analysis paralysis
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Indirect interaction
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Twenty years ago, Dr. Johann Maischberger shocked the scientific community with his controversial experiments, leading to the expulsion of young researchers and becoming known as the 'Biohack Incident.' Now, Dr. Maischberger's daughter decides to revive her father's studies. The problem? His notes are a mystery to everyone. The solution? Call upon the 'mad scientists,' precisely those who were banned from the academy. And that's where you come in!
In Biohack, a medium-complexity game for 1 to 4 players, you take on the role of one of these eccentric scientists. Your mission is to use your 'Noman' (workers, in good old worker placement style) to acquire resources like funds and DNAs. With these elements, your goal is to create new and fascinating creatures. Each scientist has unique abilities, and the creatures you develop also bring beneficial effects, adding layers of strategy to your choices. The game continues for a predetermined number of rounds or until someone manages to create seven creatures, which triggers the end of the game. In the end, everyone tallies their Evaluation Points, and the scientist with the highest score is crowned the genius (or the maddest) of the bunch. Get ready for plenty of experimentation and strategic decisions in this science fiction universe with a mythological twist!
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Biohack is considered a medium-complexity game (BGG weight 2.7857/5), ideal for those who already have some experience with board games and are looking for a strategic challenge without being overly heavy.
How many players can play Biohack? expand_more
The game can be played by 1 to 4 players, which is great for those who enjoy playing solo or with a small group of friends.
What is the average game duration? expand_more
A game of Biohack usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
What are the main mechanics of the game? expand_more
Biohack combines Worker Placement, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Open Drafting, in addition to having end-game bonuses and a dedicated solo mode.
Who is Biohack recommended for? expand_more
It's recommended for fans of medium-weight euros who appreciate action optimization, strategic planning, and an original sci-fi theme with a touch of mythology and 'mad scientists'.
What are the 'Noman' in the game? expand_more
The 'Noman' are your workers in the game. You use them to occupy action spaces on the board, collect resources (like funds and DNAs), and perform other essential actions to create your creatures.
How do you win in Biohack? expand_more
The goal is to accumulate the most Evaluation Points. These points are earned throughout the game, mainly by creating creatures and through end-game bonuses, tallied at the end of the game.
