Hello and welcome to the world of Omicron Protocol! In the section below, we recorded some short videos to get you started with playing the game quickly. The Quick Start Guide and How to Play booklets in your core game box also walks you through the rules step by step, but if it’s easier for you to learn from a video, then watch on!
Later in this page, we included how to play, playthroughs, previews, interviews, and reviews of Omicron Protocol from other content creators for you to watch.
Finally, if you want to try the game yourself, you can find the rules and Tabletopia/TTS versions for free here:
Learn to Play
Bernie & Brendan Teaches the Game
Learn to play video 1 - Setup and Team Selection
Playthrough Videos
One-Stop Co-Op Shop/Meet Me at the Table - Solo Playthrough
Bernie & Brendan Playthroughs
Interviews
BoardgameGeek TV interviewed us at Origins Game Fair 2019
We give a quick overview of OP and some gameplay with Rodney from “Watch It Played”!
Hungry Gamer Interview at Origins Game Fair 2019
Bernie Lin was interviewed by William from the Hungry Gamer also at Origins:
Rocks Fall Podcast - Ragecon Game Designer PaneL, Interviews
Rocks Fall podcast did a great panel at RageCon, talking to game designers and creatives including yours truly - Brendan and Bernie, as well as Ashley Warren, Danny Devine, Jarret Ford, Jonny Pac, and Tucker Smede.
http://rocksfallcast.libsyn.com/episode-20-ragecon-2019-live-creator-panel
We also had a lot of fun talking to Devon Trube about the origins of Omicron Protocol and the game design process. Check it out!
https://rocksfallcast.libsyn.com/episode-22-omicron-protocol-the-interview
https://rocksfallcast.libsyn.com/episode-24-omicron-protocol-2-developing-a-game
Makeshift Meeples Interview
Hosts Nick Jones and Tyler Blankenship review board games in this short form discussion covering the theme, mechanics, and gameplay experience of tabletop games.
Meeple Syrup Show Designer Interview
Watch this fun interview with the folks from Meeple Syrup Show, interviewing the co-designers, Bernie Lin and Brendan Kendrick.
Reviews & Awards
The videos, podcasts, written reviews, and awards below are for the completed game.
Dice Tower - Seal of Approval (click on image for video)
Origins Awards Finalist - Best Miniatures Game
Gaming Trend - Best of GenCon 2022
Best innovation in a Minis Game
Origins Awards Finalist - Best 3D Art (2022, 2023)
So Very Wrong About Games - 11/14/23 Follow Up Review
Dr. Brains - Brains On Games Review
2+ Tough Review
Hobby Night Paint Stream
So Very Wrong About Games Podcast
Tabletop United Review
Tech Raptor Review
Previews
These are previews from content creators based on our prototypes and the unfinished games.