9.0
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Ludopedia
7.5
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BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy Starcadia Quest and crave more depth and customization, 'Build-a-Robot' is a fantastic addition, bringing game-changing robotic companions!
Highlights
- Customizable and fun robots
- Adds new campaign
- Turrets bring new tactics
- Very high replayability
- High-quality miniatures
Keep in mind
- Requires Starcadia Quest base game
- Moderate language dependency
- May increase game time
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About the game
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Hey there, Starcadia Quest crew! Get ready for a robotic upgrade that's going to supercharge your space adventures. The 'Build-a-Robot' expansion isn't just another box of new content; it brings a brand-new branching campaign, fresh heroes, sinister monsters, and essential upgrades for your crew. But the real highlight, without a doubt, are the companion Robots, a modular system you can plug into any base game scenario, adding a special flavor to your missions.
Here’s how it works: each Robot is a combination of two parts – an upper and a lower – that snap together and rotate, allowing for tons of crazy combinations! Each part has its own miniature and card, and it's their fusion that defines your new mechanical friend's unique ability. The upper part usually indicates the condition to activate the ability, while the lower part reveals the effect. It's like building your own pocket Transformer, but for fighting aliens!
Beyond the customizable robots, 'Build-a-Robot' introduces Turrets, combat machines that can be used both by you and against you. They are modular pieces that are super easy to integrate into any scenario. A clever hero near a Computer Terminal can forgo their attack to remotely control a Turret and unleash a 5-dice ranged attack against any target in their line of sight. But be careful, the enemy AI knows how to use these beauties too! With 13 highly-detailed miniatures, 38 cards, 30+ tokens, 3 new game tiles, and 4 Robot Dashboards, this expansion promises hours of robotic and strategic fun.
Here’s how it works: each Robot is a combination of two parts – an upper and a lower – that snap together and rotate, allowing for tons of crazy combinations! Each part has its own miniature and card, and it's their fusion that defines your new mechanical friend's unique ability. The upper part usually indicates the condition to activate the ability, while the lower part reveals the effect. It's like building your own pocket Transformer, but for fighting aliens!
Beyond the customizable robots, 'Build-a-Robot' introduces Turrets, combat machines that can be used both by you and against you. They are modular pieces that are super easy to integrate into any scenario. A clever hero near a Computer Terminal can forgo their attack to remotely control a Turret and unleash a 5-dice ranged attack against any target in their line of sight. But be careful, the enemy AI knows how to use these beauties too! With 13 highly-detailed miniatures, 38 cards, 30+ tokens, 3 new game tiles, and 4 Robot Dashboards, this expansion promises hours of robotic and strategic fun.
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Publisher
CMON Global Limited, Spaghetti Western Games
Designer
Eric M. Lang, Fred Perret, Guilherme Goulart, Leo Almeida, Thiago Aranha
Artist
Jose David Lanza Cebrian
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is Starcadia Quest: Build-a-Robot?
It's an expansion for the Starcadia Quest board game, adding a new campaign, heroes, monsters, upgrades, and most notably, a modular system of companion Robots and Turrets.
Do I need the Starcadia Quest base game to play this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Starcadia Quest base game to be played.
How many players can participate and how long does a game last?
The expansion maintains the base game's player count (2-4) and game time (60-60 minutes), although the addition of new mechanics might slightly extend the duration.
What is the complexity of 'Build-a-Robot'?
The complexity is considered light (BGG weight 2/5), similar to the base game. The new rules are intuitive and integrate well with the existing system.
Are the Robots customizable?
Yes! Each Robot is assembled from an upper and a lower part, which are interchangeable. This combination defines the Robot's unique ability, allowing for many strategic variations.
What are Turrets and how do they work?
Turrets are modular combat machines that can be controlled by heroes (by sacrificing an attack near a Computer Terminal) to attack enemies with 5 dice, but enemies can also use them against you.
Does the expansion have language dependency?
Yes, there is moderate language dependency, mainly on the cards and campaign sheet. Having access to translations or familiarity with English can be helpful.