Cover of the game Clockworker

Clockworker

Hobby Japan, Maldito Games, Sylex · Board game · 2020
Ludopedia
8.0 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek
7.0 BoardGameGeek
Players
2–4 · best 2
Play Time
45–60 min
Weight
Weight 2.0/5
Year
Year 2020
Minimum age
Minimum age 12+
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BoardGameGeek
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of worker placement with a creative twist will enjoy this. The robots' timing adds a delicious strategic layer!

Highlights
  • Worker placement with temporal twist
  • Well-executed steampunk theme
  • Good level of indirect interaction
Keep in mind
  • May feel repetitive after several plays
  • Components could be more premium
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Clockworker, you command robots in a post-apocalyptic Earth, trying to revive an abandoned factory. It's steampunk with a sci-fi twist – think rusty gears and stubborn automatons. The core mechanic is worker placement with a clever twist: your robots have different 'return timings' from their missions. That's the catch – you gotta perfectly sync who goes out and who comes back to maximize resources. Meanwhile, you develop crazy tech that would make Nikola Tesla proud. The game has this vibe of managing a slightly chaotic production line where every piece needs to fit at the right moment. Whoever racks up the most victory points (and probably the most spare parts when everything falls apart) takes the trophy!

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

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Mechanics

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Theme: Post-Apocalyptic Theme: Robots Theme: Steampunk
Publisher Hobby Japan, Maldito Games, Sylex, 四等星 (4tousei)
Designer Rikkati
Artist Yustas S, モリ (mor!)

Community

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1,353owners
157wishlist
12want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Ideal player count?
Best with 3-4, but at 2 players it becomes more strategic and faster.
Kid-friendly?
Better for 12+ – some complexity in robot synchronization.
Language dependent?
Moderate text dependence – a translated reference sheet helps a lot.
How long does it take?
Box says 45-60min, but first play may take up to 90min while learning.
Is it very complex?
Weight 2/5 on BGG – not too simple, but way less complex than Terraforming Mars.

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