Bot Factory

Bot Factory

2023
Strategy
3.84 out of 5
Mechanics
Worker Placement
Complexity
Medium
Duration
30 - 60 minutes
Number of players
1 - 4 players
Minimum age
14+ years

Bot Factory review

Bot Factory is a worker placement game that shares a lot of DNA with Kanban, another game by the same designer. The core gameplay is simple and quick to grasp, particularly if you've played Kanban before. You're tasked with gathering resources and assembling bots to fulfill demand goals, all while trying to increase the value of your bots. The game uses a familiar worker placement system where you position your workers on the board to determine your turn order.

I found the game to be quite enjoyable, particularly for those familiar with worker placement mechanics. The turns move quickly, and the strategy involved in choosing where to place your workers and what parts to collect is engaging. It's a light-to-medium weight game that's perfect for a quick and fun game night. The worker placement mechanism, as mentioned before, works well and adds a nice layer of strategic depth. Overall, if you're a fan of worker placement games and enjoy quick, strategic experiences, Bot Factory is definitely worth checking out.