Luddite

Cogito ergo Meeple, Cotswold Games · Board game · 2025

— Ludopedia 6.8 BGG 1–99 · best 1, 2 Solo 20–40 min Weight 2.0/5

Buy · from US$ 53.05

— rating Ludopedia

6.8 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 53.05

Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Love sci-fi stories with dice rolling and tension? Luddite combines an amazing comic book with a nail-biting roll-and-write experience!

Highlights

Immersive narrative with comic
Tense and fast gameplay
Campaign with high replayability
Push-your-luck mechanic

Keep in mind

Dice luck can be a factor
Requires printing components
May feel repetitive to some

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a wild mix of tabletop RPG and comic book! In Luddite, you and anyone else who wants to join (literally, no limit!) will dive into a campaign full of action against rogue robots. The premise is that you're a Luddite, someone who hates technology, hacking into the neural networks of the NED automata – these cybernetic creatures that are replacing people. The core gameplay involves rolling three dice and using the results to navigate through these robots' systems, opening and closing logic gates to destroy them. All the while, you'll collect resources to help you out. Each round, you must assign a die to the clock module: the higher the number, the more damage you inflict, but the less time you have to escape. It's pure 'push your luck' tension deciding if the risk is worth it! If time runs out before you find the exit, your hack fails. The game is a roll-and-write, but with a campaign feel and an integrated comic book that tells this sci-fi story from the Solar 175 universe, featuring incredible art by Adam Beachey. It's perfect for those who enjoy an engaging narrative mixed with tense gameplay and a touch of luck.

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Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

In English

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Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Publisher Cogito ergo Meeple, Cotswold Games

Designer Joseph N Adams, Madeleine Adams

Artist Adam Beachey

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

298owners

62wishlist

4want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions

How many players can participate in Luddite?

The game is super flexible! It can be played solo by one person or by an unlimited number of players. Perfect for playing with the whole gang or having your own adventure!

How long does a game session take?

A game of Luddite typically lasts between 20 and 40 minutes. It's quick enough to fit into any day and leave you wanting more!

Is the game complex to learn?

With a weight rating of 2 out of 5, Luddite is considered a moderately complex game. The basic rules of rolling dice and filling in your sheet are easy, but the tactical decisions and time management add depth.

Do I need to print the game at home?

Yes, Luddite is a 'Print & Play' game. You will need to print the digital files (board, comic book, etc.) to be able to play.

What is the main theme of the game?

The theme is science fiction with a hacker and technological resistance vibe. You play as a Luddite fighting against advanced automata, all within an integrated comic book story.

Is there a story or campaign mode?

Absolutely! Luddite is designed as a campaign game, with a story told through an integrated comic book. Each playthrough contributes to the advancement of this narrative.