# Raising Robots: Pets

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 75 min
- **Weight**: 3.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Brett Sobol, Seth Van Orden
- **Artists**: Howard McWilliam, Viktoriya Fajardo
- **Publishers**: Nauvoo Games, Lucky Duck Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Adds useful robotic pets for those who enjoy optimizing actions in Raising Robots!More robot synergyNew strategic optionsExpands base gameEasy to integrateRequires base gameAdds complexityFocus on combosRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to expand your 'Raising Robots' universe with the 'Pets' expansion! This new addition brings Pet Robot cards and animal-themed Inventors to spice up your collection. The idea is that these robotic critters help manage your growing fleet of machines. Pet Robot cards generally allow you to activate other robots you already have or grant you welcome bonuses. The cool part is that these benefits might even change depending on where you position your new robotic friend in your play area. It's a neat way to add more synergy and strategies to the game, making each turn even more interesting. If you already enjoy the base game and want more options to create combos and optimize your actions, this expansion is a perfect fit. It doesn't radically change the game, but it adds layers of decision-making and new interactions that will appeal to those seeking more depth and variety in their 'Raising Robots' sessions. It's like giving your robots a cute and functional upgrade!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion add new playable robots or just pet cards?
The 'Pets' expansion introduces Pet Robot cards and new animal-themed Inventors that interact with existing robots and mechanics, but it doesn't add entirely new playable robots with unique powers on their own.

### Do I need the base game 'Raising Robots' to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Raising Robots: Pets' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Raising Robots' to be played.

### What is the average game time with the expansion?
The expansion does not significantly alter the base game's playtime, which generally remains between 60 and 75 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the new cards.

### Does the game's complexity increase much with the Pets?
The complexity increases slightly, as you'll have more options and interactions to manage. However, the pet card rules are straightforward and integrate well into the base game's flow.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 1 to 6 players.

### Is it worth it for solo players?
Yes! The new cards and inventors can add more variety and interesting challenges to solo games of 'Raising Robots'.

### Are the components good quality?
Generally, the components for 'Raising Robots' and its expansions are well-produced, with good card stock and attractive thematic art.

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