Weather Machine
Weather Machine explained: run a laboratory, gather chemicals and vouchers, conduct research, publish papers, build prototypes and repair extreme weather effects.
Work with Professor Lativ to investigate the flaws in his weather machine, develop scientific breakthroughs and repair the extreme weather his experiments have caused.
Why We Love It
The game links research, publishing and prototyping so progress in one system creates opportunities in another. Planning efficient location visits is the central challenge.
Rules overview
Players move scientists among key locations, acquire chemicals and vouchers, conduct research into weather types, publish papers and construct prototypes. Laboratory development expands storage and improves efficiency while awards and breakthroughs provide major scoring opportunities.
Key decisions
Editorial analysis: Research is most valuable when it feeds a near-term publication or prototype. Scattered progress across every weather type can consume resources without producing enough scoring momentum.
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Sources and edition notes
Facts checked September 17, 2026. Solo rules are available from the publisher.