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Thing-a-ma-bots

Players

2-6

Time

?-?

Age

6+

Weight

1

Rating

6.00

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

thing-a-ma-bots has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is not much emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

thing-a-ma-bots offers a high level of variability in gameplay, with a diverse gameboard and multiple paths to victory. The presence of expansions adds new content and enhances the gameplay experience. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and allows players to improve their tactics over time. The player interaction score is moderate, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, thing-a-ma-bots has a strong replayability score of 7.85.

Luck profile

Thing-a-ma-bots has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, Thing-a-ma-bots strikes a good balance between luck and strategy, making it an engaging and enjoyable board game.

Overview

From the publishers website: Gear up for a memory bender in this fast-playing card game of shouting silliness. Turn over a card and give the robot a name: Melvin, Spaghetti Head, GP-450, or whatever you imagine. When it shows up again, be the first to shout its name and you collect the stack of cards. Spot a robot match? Shout out "Thing-a-ma-BOT" and steal an opponent's stack! Collect the most robots to win the game. Thing-a-ma-Bots is an easy-to-learn game starring the silliest robots around. Players of all ages will enjoy making up ridiculous names for the colorful characters. The game helps build creativity and memory skills while inspiring giggles and goofiness.

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Credits

Designers

1
Bernie DeKoven

Artists

1
Lance Lekander

Publishers

1
Gamewright

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