Android
- Designer Daniel Clark (I) , Kevin Wilson
- Publisher Fantasy Flight Games
- Illustration Julie Dillon , Henning Ludvigsen , Stefan Morrell , Aaron Panagos , Didier Poli , Zoe Robinson
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In Android, you play detectives chasing leads between New Angeles and the moon colony Heinlein in a dystopian future. Using action points, you move, investigate clues, and handle personal demons while uncovering a murder and a conspiracy. Each detective has unique abilities, and the game lasts twelve rounds, where strategic planning is key to accumulate victory points across multiple storylines.
Who Is This Game For?
Android targets experienced players aged 13 and up who enjoy complex, narrative-driven games with a cyberpunk theme. With a playtime around 180 minutes, it demands patience and strategic thinking. New players may find the mechanics challenging without prior experience.
How It Works
Players spend action points each round to move, follow leads, resolve personal plots, or perform location-specific actions. Mechanics like Hand Management and Variable Player Powers make each detective unique. Connections and Network and Route Building guide movement between locations, while Take That elements allow interaction and disruption among players.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Daniel Clark and Kevin Wilson, Android received 2009 Golden Geek nominations for Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation and Most Innovative Board Game. Its blend of murder mystery, variable player powers, and cyberpunk setting offers deep interaction and thematic immersion. It belongs to the Android family of games.
Awards
2009
- 2009 JoTa Best Artwork — Nominated
Pro
- Variable Player Powers create unique play experiences
- Innovative mix of murder mystery and cyberpunk theme
- High player interaction through Take That mechanics
- Golden Geek 2009 nominee for Most Innovative Board Game
Contra
- Long playtime around 180 minutes demands patience
- Complex rules not suitable for beginners
- Minimum of 3 players limits solo or duo play
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a dystopian cyberpunk future, specifically in the city of New Angeles and the moon colony Heinlein. The world features conspiracies, corruption, and advanced technology.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on efficiently using your action points and leveraging your character's unique abilities.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Android is designed for 3 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 180 minutes, excluding setup and explanation time.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players aged 13 and older familiar with complex mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Android combines murder mystery elements with variable player powers and a cyberpunk setting, distinguishing it from typical worker-placement games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and theme, Android is better suited for older teens and adults rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Action Points, Hand Management, and Variable Player Powers creates unique and tactical gameplay.
Fazit
Android is recommended for players seeking a complex, narrative-rich experience with strong player interaction. Its length and complexity require patience and some gaming experience.
