2022Vatcharis Thanomsub
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2 - 6 players15 - 30 minLight weight

2024Vatcharis Thanomsub
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In the late 21st century, robotic technology is at its peak. The demand for robotic workers is sky-high. However, using intelligent robots in hazardous environments or even for simple tasks costs a fortune. That's where automatons come into play. Due to rapid depletion of materials, many companies start sending these automatons into space to search for new sources of materials. The prospect of being among the first to claim those sources is highly lucrative! As an automaton factory owner, you are a new player in this business. In these first 5 years, you must build up the victory points. There are many ways to gain Victory points, for instance: sell automatons; get new equipment to upgrade your factory; send your automaton into space for prospecting new sources of materials; build relationships with famous companies; make donations; achieve goals; and build up your reputation. The more Victory points, the higher position on the “World Best Automaton Factories” ranking! However, you are not the only player in this business. It's fiercely competitive and being the best automaton factory is no easy task!
Age of Automaton has 3 videos from 3 creators: 1 review and 2 how-to-play guides. They date from 2024 to March 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "How to play Interview: Age of Automaton at Spiel 2024" by So Play We All, which runs 10 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Age Of Automation - When Gamefound or Kickstarter won't do- Kickstarter Critique Review" by Bower's Game Corner.
If you like it, try 27 Metres, The Library of Sorcerer and Cabbage Farm, also by Vatcharis Thanomsub, or Mesos, which shares several of its mechanics. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2024.
2022Vatcharis Thanomsub
2 - 6 players15 - 30 minLight weight
2024Vatcharis Thanomsub
2 - 4 players15 - 30 minLight weight
2024Yaniv Kahana, Simone Luciani
2 - 5 players20 - 50 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
In the late 21st century, robotic technology is at its peak. The demand for robotic workers is sky-high. However, using intelligent robots in hazardous environments or even for simple tasks costs a fortune. That's where automatons come into play. Due to rapid depletion of materials, many companies start sending these automatons into space to search for new sources of materials. The prospect of being among the first to claim those sources is highly lucrative! As an automaton factory owner, you are a new player in this business. In these first 5 years, you must build up the victory points. There are many ways to gain Victory points, for instance: sell automatons; get new equipment to upgrade your factory; send your automaton into space for prospecting new sources of materials; build relationships with famous companies; make donations; achieve goals; and build up your reputation. The more Victory points, the higher position on the “World Best Automaton Factories” ranking! However, you are not the only player in this business. It's fiercely competitive and being the best automaton factory is no easy task!
Designer
Vatcharis Thanomsub
Artists
Sumetha Dongkhuntod, Tatariga Sikhantakabutr
Publisher
Four Comma Game
Categories
Mechanics