Raising Robots

Nauvoo Games, HIT Games, Lucky Duck Games · Board game · 2023
8.5 Ludopedia 7.7 BGG 1–6 · best 4 Solo 60–90 min Weight 3.2/5
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8.5 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy engine-building games with indirect interaction and simultaneous action, Raising Robots might be your new favorite!

Highlights
  • Simultaneous action selection
  • Addictive engine building
  • Robust solo mode
  • Varied player powers
Keep in mind
  • Powerful actions help opponents
  • Initial learning curve
  • Luck of the draw matters
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to get your hands dirty in Raising Robots! Here, you step into the shoes of a brilliant inventor tasked with building the biggest and most impressive robot collection the world has ever seen. But beware, because it's a fierce race, and everyone plays at the same time!

In each of the eight rounds, players simultaneously choose and execute their actions: there's something for everyone, whether you want to upgrade technologies, assemble parts, design blueprints, fabricate components, or even recycle what's no longer useful. The trick is that the power of each action can vary – the more power you use, the more potent the action, but be warned: the most powerful actions might end up giving your opponents a helping hand too! It's a delicate balance between boosting your own project and, perhaps unintentionally, giving rivals a little nudge.

This game is a treat for those who enjoy engine building, where your actions today pave the way for even more powerful plays tomorrow. With simultaneous action selection, downtime is minimal, and tension fills the air as everyone makes their moves at once. Whoever excels at accumulating points by the end of the eight rounds claims the glory of supreme inventor. Raising Robots also offers a neat solo mode, allowing you to test your engineering skills against the game itself. It's a game with a more strategic feel, ideal for those who like to think and plan, but without unnecessary delays at the table.

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Mechanism: Tableau Building Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Robots
Publisher Nauvoo Games, HIT Games, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, Niza Gams, Reflexshop, SPIEL DAS! Verlag
Designer Brett Sobol, Seth Van Orden
Artist Howard McWilliam, OwlGhost Studio, Viktoriya Fajardo

Community

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3,832owners
1,368wishlist
212want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many rounds does a game of Raising Robots last?
A full game of Raising Robots consists of 8 rounds. The game concludes after the completion of the eighth round.
What is the average playtime?
The estimated playtime for a game ranges between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.
What type of player is Raising Robots suited for?
It's a medium-weight game, ideal for players who enjoy strategy, planning, and engine building, with a good amount of indirect interaction and an interesting solo mode.
Do I need to know English to play?
No! Raising Robots has no language dependency, so you can play it without any issues.
What does 'simultaneous action selection' mean?
It means all players choose their actions at the same time, usually in secret, and then reveal and resolve them together. This speeds up the game and minimizes the time a player waits for others.
Can I play Raising Robots alone?
Yes! The game offers a well-structured solo mode where you compete against an automated system to test your inventor skills.
What are 'end game bonuses'?
These are extra points you can earn at the end of the game based on certain conditions you've met during play, such as having specific collections of robots or components.

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