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2006 Ranked #18,635

Thing-a-ma-bots

This memory and naming card game has players invent robot names, recognize returning robots, and collect the most stacks. Matching robots can steal an opponent’s pile, so remembering silly names protects your lead.

Card Game Pattern Recognition Series: 12 Minute Games

Players

2-6

Play time

Not listed

Age

6+

Complexity

1/5

Rating

6.00

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

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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.

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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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Play and group

Players
2–6
Best with
2
Play time
12 min
Age
6+
Complexity
1.0/5
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Designers

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Bernie DeKoven

Artists

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Lance Lekander

Publishers

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Gamewright

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