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Rivets (1977)

2 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like science fiction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Rivets board game box cover

About Rivets

Microgame #5 in the Metagaming Microgames series. From the rulebook… "The Boppers were robotic war machines. When the war ended and everyone was dead, the Boppers kept on fighting. But what else could you expect from robots with an average intelligence of an electric can opener? Rivets is a tactical level science fiction game of robotical warfare in the 22nd century.

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Science FictionWargame

Mechanics: Action Queue, Hexagon Grid · Designer: Robert Taylor

Players: 2P

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Rivets FAQ

How many players is Rivets?
Rivets plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Rivets take to play?
A game of Rivets takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Rivets any good?
Rivets rates 6.4/10 from 219 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a science fiction / wargame game built around action queue, hexagon grid.