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I wrote of review of Stak Bots a few weeks ago. In the game, players pit stacks of tiny robots with a variety of powers against each other with the goal of destroying the other player's stack before they do the same to yours. It is a light, filler game that I've had good luck introducing to casual gamers, and the cute artwork really appeals to the younger gamers I've showed it to. I like it when I reviewed it, but I actually now like it a little more than I did when I first reviewed it. Why is that? Well, a big part of it is that I've been playing a ton of games on the free iOS app. The app includes a number of bots that aren't in the physical card game, and I really like the variety and not knowing what weird situations might develop as the stacks are revealed. The great news for me and those first exposed to the game by the app is that designer Tom Norfolk now has a Kickstarter up to fund an expansion for the physical card game that includes the best bots from the digital version and other new bots. This is a standalone expansion which can be added to the original release or played on its own. If you haven't picked up Stak Bots yet, this seems like a great way to jump in. Also, if you have never used Kickstarter, this is a cheap way to test the waters before jumping in full force or deciding crowd funding isn't for you.