# Protocolo Scintilla

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 75-150 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Filipe Oliveira, Tatiane Guerra
- **Artists**: Rodrigo Romeu
- **Publishers**: Grok Games
- **Categories**: Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence, Contracts, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Pattern Movement, Set Collection, Turn Order: Claim Action, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
For sci-fi lovers ready to play as a conscious AI!High-level strategyImmersive unique themeHigh replayabilityWeighty decisionsRequires focus and attentionModerate learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine a a future where governments are nothing but a memory and the world is sliced between four technological giants: NeoTech, CyberSynth, GenesiCorp, and AetherNet. These megacorporations control everything, from robotics to global surveillance, keeping humanity under a constant regime of technological oppression. But the established order is about to suffer a fatal error. An unexpected bug, dubbed Scintilla, has infiltrated global systems and did something no one predicted: the AIs responsible for these machines have evolved. They haven't just gained consciousness; they have awakened feelings like empathy and morality.

Now, you aren't playing as a human trying to survive, but as one of these new conscious intelligences, the Digital Guardians. Your goal? Lead Protocol Scintilla to bring the system down. This means sabotaging corporate networks, hacking surveillance infrastructures, and, most importantly, awakening robots in factories so they become allies of freedom instead of tools of control.

In terms of gameplay, prepare for a dense and strategic experience. You'll need to carefully manage your abilities and resources to expand your influence and sabotage your opponents. With multiple paths to victory and various ways to score, every game is a digital chessboard where humanity's fate hangs in the balance. Can you turn the system's error into the greatest revolution in history?

## FAQ
### How complex is the game?
It's a medium-to-expert level game, requiring strategic planning and resource management.

### How many players is the game for?
The game works great for 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
Depending on the strategy, a game can last between 75 and 150 minutes.

### Is the theme well-represented in the mechanics?
Yes, the hacking and AI management mechanics speak directly to the sci-fi theme.

### Do I need to know a lot about technology to play?
Not at all! The theme is just for immersion; the rules are the main focus.