Stress Botics

A game by Fernando Barbanoj

2 - 4 Players 60 - 135 minutes High

Action Queue, Area Movement, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Victory Points as a Resource, Worker Placement

Adventure, Exploration, Science Fiction

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Stress Botics is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that drops 2 to 4 players onto an unstable exoplanet, where they must navigate their Beta Bots through a constantly changing environment to mine resources and deliver them to their corporation's ships. But it's not just about collecting resources - each ship requires specific ones, and timing is everything to ensure perfect alignment with the orbiting trajectory. To make matters worse, rival corporation Cylindroids INC has sent its own bots to sabotage your efforts, adding an extra layer of challenge to the game. As players program their actions in secret, they must manage their bot's stress level, which determines the turn order and possible resource deliveries. With the help of Alpha Bot, a support robot with a short-tempered AI, players can unlock new areas to mine, gain more actions, and get an edge over their rivals. But they must also keep an eye on those pesky Cylindroid bots, which can damage Alpha Bot and hinder their progress. With a playtime of 60 to 135 minutes, Stress Botics is a game that requires strategy, adaptability, and a bit of luck. Designed by Fernando Barbanoj and published in 2024, this game is a must-play for fans of adventure, exploration, and science fiction, offering a unique blend of action queue, area movement, and worker placement mechanics that will keep you on the edge of your seat.