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A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 15 (game #643).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #644) - today's words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• MONSTER
• TAROT
• LIBRARY
• GROUP
• DRACONIAN
• DEBUT
• CONSTELLATION
• ZODIAC
• COLLECTION
• SEVEN
• BALLET
• HYDRANT
• LEONARDO
• CLUSTER
• PSYCHO
• RAPPORT

NYT Connections today (game #644) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Gathered together 
• GREEN: Can’t hear the last letter
• BLUE: Murderers
• PURPLE: Written in the stars

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #644) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: BUNCH 
• GREEN: ENDING WITH SILENT "T" 
• BLUE: SERIAL KILLER MOVIES 
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH CONSTELLATIONS 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #644) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #644, are…

• YELLOW: BUNCH CLUSTER, COLLECTION, CONSTELLATION, GROUP
• GREEN: ENDING WITH SILENT "T" BALLET, DEBUT, RAPPORT, TAROT
• BLUE: SERIAL KILLER MOVIES MONSTER, PSYCHO, SEVEN, ZODIAC
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH CONSTELLATIONS DRACONIAN, HYDRANT, LEONARDO, LIBRARY

• My rating: Moderate
• My score: 1 mistake

This was a Connections where you had to say some of the words out loud in order to get them. And also a cunning edition where the answer to one group (CONSTELLATION) was a word in another (BUNCH).

Initially, these crossovers got me quite confused as I attempted a group with TAROT and ZODIAC and for reasons unknown but vaguely, in my addled reasoning, to do with reading the future added LEONARDO and SEVEN (Leonardo Da Vinci was a visionary whose paintings included what looks like a helicopter, the number seven has mystical properties).

Seeing BUNCH sent me on the right path, before I saw the movie link and started talking to myself.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Saturday, 15 March, game #643)

• YELLOW: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY ASSESS, CHARGE, FINE, LEVY
• GREEN: CHECKOUT LINE IMPULSE BUYS CANDY, CHAPSTICK, CHARGING CABLE, MAGAZINE
• BLUE: MOVIES OF VARIOUS LENGTHS EPIC, FEATURE, FILM SERIES, SHORT
• PURPLE: ___ ROAD DIRT, HIGH, ROCKY, SILK

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 15 (game #643).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #644) - today's words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• MONSTER
• TAROT
• LIBRARY
• GROUP
• DRACONIAN
• DEBUT
• CONSTELLATION
• ZODIAC
• COLLECTION
• SEVEN
• BALLET
• HYDRANT
• LEONARDO
• CLUSTER
• PSYCHO
• RAPPORT

NYT Connections today (game #644) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Gathered together 
• GREEN: Can’t hear the last letter
• BLUE: Murderers
• PURPLE: Written in the stars

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #644) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: BUNCH 
• GREEN: ENDING WITH SILENT "T" 
• BLUE: SERIAL KILLER MOVIES 
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH CONSTELLATIONS 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #644) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Connections, game #644, are…

• YELLOW: BUNCH CLUSTER, COLLECTION, CONSTELLATION, GROUP
• GREEN: ENDING WITH SILENT "T" BALLET, DEBUT, RAPPORT, TAROT
• BLUE: SERIAL KILLER MOVIES MONSTER, PSYCHO, SEVEN, ZODIAC
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH CONSTELLATIONS DRACONIAN, HYDRANT, LEONARDO, LIBRARY

• My rating: Moderate
• My score: 1 mistake

This was a Connections where you had to say some of the words out loud in order to get them. And also a cunning edition where the answer to one group (CONSTELLATION) was a word in another (BUNCH).

Initially, these crossovers got me quite confused as I attempted a group with TAROT and ZODIAC and for reasons unknown but vaguely, in my addled reasoning, to do with reading the future added LEONARDO and SEVEN (Leonardo Da Vinci was a visionary whose paintings included what looks like a helicopter, the number seven has mystical properties).

Seeing BUNCH sent me on the right path, before I saw the movie link and started talking to myself.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Saturday, 15 March, game #643)

• YELLOW: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY ASSESS, CHARGE, FINE, LEVY
• GREEN: CHECKOUT LINE IMPULSE BUYS CANDY, CHAPSTICK, CHARGING CABLE, MAGAZINE
• BLUE: MOVIES OF VARIOUS LENGTHS EPIC, FEATURE, FILM SERIES, SHORT
• PURPLE: ___ ROAD DIRT, HIGH, ROCKY, SILK

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 15 (game #1146).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1.

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #3 - uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #4 - starting letters (1) Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #5 - starting letters (2) What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• I

• R

• E

• B

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1147) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle, game #1147, are…

• INPUT
• RUMBA
• ELUDE
• BLANK

After back-to-back losses I was happy to complete today’s Quordle, but it was far from straightforward – or quick, as it took me ages to think of words containing U, A and R. Thankfully, guessing MURAL narrowed things down sufficiently.

Woo-hoo, back in the game!

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1147) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1147, are…

• MUMMY
• EXERT
• SCION
• TRIAD

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1146, Saturday 15 March: SPEED, CLASH, RISKY, GRATE
• Quordle #1145, Friday 14 March: BELIE, SPEAR, GROWL, ADOBE
• Quordle #1144, Thursday 13 March: AMISS, METAL, TEARY, SHORT
• Quordle #1143, Wednesday 12 March: AWASH, PUSHY, RALPH, PROOF
• Quordle #1142, Tuesday 11 March: LINGO, JUICE, SHARP, REVEL
• Quordle #1141, Monday 10 March: AVAIL, THESE, TITAN, GAUGE
• Quordle #1140, Sunday 9 March: SKILL, IDEAL, WHERE, REHAB
• Quordle #1139, Saturday 8 March: WATCH, LAPSE, WREST, HEFTY
• Quordle #1138, Friday 7 March: GLEAN, SHINY, DECRY, MANGA
• Quordle #1137, Thursday 6 March: TRICE, EIGHT, BELCH, RIPER
• Quordle #1136, Wednesday 5 March: PLEAD, TWANG, MAJOR, RISKY
• Quordle #1135, Tuesday 4 March: FLOWN, ETUDE, TOPAZ, JOKER
• Quordle #1134, Monday 3 March: FRILL, KAYAK, REBAR, WORDY
• Quordle #1133, Sunday 2 March: TUNIC, GLOSS, DEBUG, LARGE
• Quordle #1132, Saturday 1 March: DENSE, BONEY, KITTY, SMEAR
• Quordle #1131, Friday 28 February: PASTA, RAZOR, PLUMB, DROOL
• Quordle #1130, Thursday 27 February: THIEF, CHAIR, ETHER, GRIME
• Quordle #1129, Wednesday 26 February: LOVER, SPIED, VAPOR, METER
• Quordle #1128, Tuesday 25 February: TWIST, TWEAK, MEANT, CLEAR
• Quordle #1127, Monday 24 February: LEASH, LEVER, TOTEM, CREME

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 15 (game #1146).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1.

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #3 - uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #4 - starting letters (1) Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1147) - hint #5 - starting letters (2) What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• I

• R

• E

• B

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1147) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle, game #1147, are…

• INPUT
• RUMBA
• ELUDE
• BLANK

After back-to-back losses I was happy to complete today’s Quordle, but it was far from straightforward – or quick, as it took me ages to think of words containing U, A and R. Thankfully, guessing MURAL narrowed things down sufficiently.

Woo-hoo, back in the game!

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1147) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1147, are…

• MUMMY
• EXERT
• SCION
• TRIAD

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1146, Saturday 15 March: SPEED, CLASH, RISKY, GRATE
• Quordle #1145, Friday 14 March: BELIE, SPEAR, GROWL, ADOBE
• Quordle #1144, Thursday 13 March: AMISS, METAL, TEARY, SHORT
• Quordle #1143, Wednesday 12 March: AWASH, PUSHY, RALPH, PROOF
• Quordle #1142, Tuesday 11 March: LINGO, JUICE, SHARP, REVEL
• Quordle #1141, Monday 10 March: AVAIL, THESE, TITAN, GAUGE
• Quordle #1140, Sunday 9 March: SKILL, IDEAL, WHERE, REHAB
• Quordle #1139, Saturday 8 March: WATCH, LAPSE, WREST, HEFTY
• Quordle #1138, Friday 7 March: GLEAN, SHINY, DECRY, MANGA
• Quordle #1137, Thursday 6 March: TRICE, EIGHT, BELCH, RIPER
• Quordle #1136, Wednesday 5 March: PLEAD, TWANG, MAJOR, RISKY
• Quordle #1135, Tuesday 4 March: FLOWN, ETUDE, TOPAZ, JOKER
• Quordle #1134, Monday 3 March: FRILL, KAYAK, REBAR, WORDY
• Quordle #1133, Sunday 2 March: TUNIC, GLOSS, DEBUG, LARGE
• Quordle #1132, Saturday 1 March: DENSE, BONEY, KITTY, SMEAR
• Quordle #1131, Friday 28 February: PASTA, RAZOR, PLUMB, DROOL
• Quordle #1130, Thursday 27 February: THIEF, CHAIR, ETHER, GRIME
• Quordle #1129, Wednesday 26 February: LOVER, SPIED, VAPOR, METER
• Quordle #1128, Tuesday 25 February: TWIST, TWEAK, MEANT, CLEAR
• Quordle #1127, Monday 24 February: LEASH, LEVER, TOTEM, CREME

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 15 (game #377).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Drive to survive

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• SPENT
• MILE
• TIME
• QUINT
• CART 
• LIFE

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #3 - spangram letters How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 10 letters

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: left, 4th row

Last side: right, 4th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #378) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Strands, game #378, are…

• RACE
• QUALIFYING
• PITS
• PODIUM
• PRACTICE
• SPRINT
• SPANGRAM: FORMULA ONE

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Today’s search was all about the many components of a FORMULA ONE event and rather like a Grand Prix circuit it was very quick, very dull and very straight, with hardly any twists and turns.

FORMULA ONE has many things going for it. It’s one of few truly global sporting events, traveling from city to city across continents each week, like an upscale traveling circus – truly the Bond movie of sports.

There are also plenty of elements to enjoy beyond the racing: the high-end technology, the team tactics (how quickly you can take off the tires and put them on again), the glamor and the rivalries (Max Verstappen vs everyone else).

Sadly, though, I can’t watch it because of the annoying noise of the cars. I’d prefer less of the 20-house-flies-trapped-in-a-jam-jar sensation and I’d also prefer it if it reflected real driving, rather than PlayStation driving. Maybe I could suggest a top speed of 20 miles an hour, the occasional speed bump to slow everyone down and stop lights every 400 yards. [Editor's note: Johnny is entirely wrong in his assessment of F1, but I will let it slide]

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Saturday, 15 March, game #377)

• NOTEBOOK
• LANYARD
• TOTE
• DECAL
• SHIRT
• BOTTLE
• PENCIL
• SPANGRAM: SWAG BAG

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 15 (game #377).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Drive to survive

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• SPENT
• MILE
• TIME
• QUINT
• CART 
• LIFE

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #3 - spangram letters How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 10 letters

NYT Strands today (game #378) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: left, 4th row

Last side: right, 4th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #378) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Strands, game #378, are…

• RACE
• QUALIFYING
• PITS
• PODIUM
• PRACTICE
• SPRINT
• SPANGRAM: FORMULA ONE

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Today’s search was all about the many components of a FORMULA ONE event and rather like a Grand Prix circuit it was very quick, very dull and very straight, with hardly any twists and turns.

FORMULA ONE has many things going for it. It’s one of few truly global sporting events, traveling from city to city across continents each week, like an upscale traveling circus – truly the Bond movie of sports.

There are also plenty of elements to enjoy beyond the racing: the high-end technology, the team tactics (how quickly you can take off the tires and put them on again), the glamor and the rivalries (Max Verstappen vs everyone else).

Sadly, though, I can’t watch it because of the annoying noise of the cars. I’d prefer less of the 20-house-flies-trapped-in-a-jam-jar sensation and I’d also prefer it if it reflected real driving, rather than PlayStation driving. Maybe I could suggest a top speed of 20 miles an hour, the occasional speed bump to slow everyone down and stop lights every 400 yards. [Editor's note: Johnny is entirely wrong in his assessment of F1, but I will let it slide]

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Saturday, 15 March, game #377)

• NOTEBOOK
• LANYARD
• TOTE
• DECAL
• SHIRT
• BOTTLE
• PENCIL
• SPANGRAM: SWAG BAG

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

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• Japan’s Gachapon machines now offer detailed miniature rack server collectibles
• Each 1/12 scale server model replicates real brands like Cisco, Dell and A10
• They feature tiny cables, ports, fans, and stackable racks, but they're only toys

If you live in the United States or the UK, you’re probably familiar with vending machines in grocery stores and shopping malls that dispense tiny toys or collectibles in plastic capsules. You insert your money, turn the handle, and out pops a prize, typically something like bouncy balls, fidget toys, collectible characters, and so on.

Japan offers something similar, but with genuinely desirable products that are of far better quality. Gachapon machines are a part of everyday life there and can be found everywhere, including train stations, shopping centers, arcades, and even on the sidewalk. The name Gachapon comes from two Japanese sounds: “gacha,” the cranking of the machine’s handle, and “pon,” the sound the capsule makes when it drops.

These machines offer an enormous range of themed products. As you’d expect from Japan, they include everything from the cute and quirky to the oddly specific or completely bizarre, including tiny versions of animals, people, food, or characters from anime and manga. MiniMachines recently spotted Gachapon machines (via @Kalleboo) dispensing miniature rack servers.

Just like the real thing

The rack servers don’t serve any practical purpose - you can’t actually use them, so banish any ideas you might have of creating a shoebox-sized data center - but the attention to detail is remarkable.

Made for collectors "aged 15 and up", each “Palm-Sized Network Device” is just 105mm tall and built to a 1/12 scale. The server blades are only a few millimeters thick and are modeled after real products from Dell, Cisco, A10 Networks, Furukawa Electric, and Fortinet. You can build them, take them apart, and connect the different elements. Ethernet ports, cables, rack-mount cooling systems, power strips, logos, vents, and other details are all meticulously replicated.

If you happen to be in Japan and you’re lucky enough to find a Gachapon machine offering these, you can get the tiny rack server of your dreams for 500 yen each (about $3.50). Keep an eye on eBay too though as Gachapon collections do get sold there, but you’ll pay a premium.

They may not do anything, but for IT enthusiasts or anyone who loves oddly specific, incredibly detailed miniatures, they’re weirdly tempting. I’m not much of a collector personally, but these might just change that.

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• Japan’s Gachapon machines now offer detailed miniature rack server collectibles
• Each 1/12 scale server model replicates real brands like Cisco, Dell and A10
• They feature tiny cables, ports, fans, and stackable racks, but they're only toys

If you live in the United States or the UK, you’re probably familiar with vending machines in grocery stores and shopping malls that dispense tiny toys or collectibles in plastic capsules. You insert your money, turn the handle, and out pops a prize, typically something like bouncy balls, fidget toys, collectible characters, and so on.

Japan offers something similar, but with genuinely desirable products that are of far better quality. Gachapon machines are a part of everyday life there and can be found everywhere, including train stations, shopping centers, arcades, and even on the sidewalk. The name Gachapon comes from two Japanese sounds: “gacha,” the cranking of the machine’s handle, and “pon,” the sound the capsule makes when it drops.

These machines offer an enormous range of themed products. As you’d expect from Japan, they include everything from the cute and quirky to the oddly specific or completely bizarre, including tiny versions of animals, people, food, or characters from anime and manga. MiniMachines recently spotted Gachapon machines (via @Kalleboo) dispensing miniature rack servers.

Just like the real thing

The rack servers don’t serve any practical purpose - you can’t actually use them, so banish any ideas you might have of creating a shoebox-sized data center - but the attention to detail is remarkable.

Made for collectors "aged 15 and up", each “Palm-Sized Network Device” is just 105mm tall and built to a 1/12 scale. The server blades are only a few millimeters thick and are modeled after real products from Dell, Cisco, A10 Networks, Furukawa Electric, and Fortinet. You can build them, take them apart, and connect the different elements. Ethernet ports, cables, rack-mount cooling systems, power strips, logos, vents, and other details are all meticulously replicated.

If you happen to be in Japan and you’re lucky enough to find a Gachapon machine offering these, you can get the tiny rack server of your dreams for 500 yen each (about $3.50). Keep an eye on eBay too though as Gachapon collections do get sold there, but you’ll pay a premium.

They may not do anything, but for IT enthusiasts or anyone who loves oddly specific, incredibly detailed miniatures, they’re weirdly tempting. I’m not much of a collector personally, but these might just change that.

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Invincible season 4: key information

- In development for Prime Video
- No release date announced
- Co-creator wants new seasons to air annually
- No footage or trailers released so far
- Most of its ensemble cast expected to return
- Comic book namesake teases what to expect from a story standpoint
- Season 5 hasn't been greenlit yet

Invincible season 4 is on the way, but it'll be a while before the critically acclaimed show's next installment makes its debut on Prime Video.

With the Amazon TV series' third season only ending on March 13, you and I have a long wait on our hands for its follow-up. To pass the time, then, let's talk about what you can expect from Invincible's fourth season, including its likely cast and plot details, and speculate on its possible release date.

Full spoilers follow for Invincible season 3 and the graphic novel series it's based on. Proceed with caution if you're actively avoiding them ahead of the show's return.

Invincible season 4 release date: what we know

Good news, there will be MORE [slam to Invincible title card] pic.twitter.com/E6fY3qvfADJuly 26, 2024

Invincible was renewed for a fourth season last July. Indeed, it was one of nine huge announcements that excited us most at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.

Work is well underway, too. Chatting to Collider, J.K. Simmons, who voices Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man, revealed he'd already recorded lines for Invincible season 4. As for when it might be released, Robert Kirkman, co-creator of the Invincible TV adaptation and comic book, indicated (via The Direct) that he'd like new seasons to air annually.

Depending on how much work has been completed on season 4, that means it could arrive sometime in 2026. That's a lofty goal for any kind of animated show, though, which typically take two to three years to make. I'm all for a 2026 release window but, if its crew is forced to crunch to get season 4 finished for next year, I'd be happy to wait until 2027 and let them make it as good as possible.

Is there a trailer for Invincible season 4?

Staring at your computer or phone screen waiting for that season 4 trailer to drop like... (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

No. There won't be an Invincible season 4 trailer for a long time, either. Once one is released, I'll update this section.

Invincible season 4 cast: confirmed and rumored

Oliver and Mark are all but certain to return for season 4 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Full spoilers follow for Invincible's third season.

There's no official word on who'll be back for Invincible season 4. Based on its predecessor's ending, though here's who I expect to see (or, rather, hear) again:

• Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson/Invincible
• J.K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man
• Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson
• Gillian Jacobs as Samantha Eve Wilkins/Atom Eve
• Walton Goggins as Cecil Stedman
• Chris Diamantopoulos as Donald Ferguson and Isotope
• Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien
• Christian Convery as Oliver Grayson/Kid-Omni-Man
• Ross Marquand as Rudy 'Rex' Connors and The Immortal
• Zachary Quinto as Robot
• Malese Jow as Kate Chas/Dupli-Kate
• Grey Griffin as Amanda, Betsy Wilkins, and Shrinking Rae
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Monster Girl
• Khary Payton as Markus Grimshaw/Black Sansom
• Jay Pharoah as Zandale Randolph/Bulletproof
• Ben Schwartz as The Shapesmith and Rus Livingston
• Andrew Rannells as William Clockwell
• Luke Macfarlane as Rick Sheridan
• Calista Flockhart as April Howsam
• Sterling K. Brown as Angstrom Levy
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Conquest
• Mark Hamill as Art Rosenbaum
• Eric Bauza as D.A. Sinclair
• Clancy Brown as Damien Darkblood, General Kregg, and Ka-Hor
• Peter Cullen as Thaedus
• Tatiana Maslany as Telia
• Shantel van Shanten as Anissa
• Tzi Mas as Mister Liu
• Todd Williams as Titan
• Jeffrey Donovan as Machine Head
• Simu Liu as Paul Cha/Multi-Paul
• Aaron Paul as Scott Duvall/Powerplex
• Jonathan Banks as Brit
• Michael Dorn as Battle Beast
• Cliff Curtis as Paul
• Zazie Beets as Amber
• Fred Tatasciore as Adam Wilkins
• Doug Bradley as The Technician
• Bruce Campbell as Damien Darkblood's demonic superior

That's an absolutely stacked voice cast, but there'll be many more characters to meet in season 4. Among that number are Dinosaurus, Grand Regent Thragg, Space Racer, and Universa, who are all introduced in the next 12 to 15 issues of the comics.

Meanwhile, Tech Jacket, who made his silent debut in Invincible season 3 episode 7 and will play a big role moving forward, will also require a voice actor. And with Oliver continuing to grow at an accelerated rate, it's possible Convery may be replaced by an adult voice actor, too. There are plenty of opportunities, then, to add more big-name stars to the series' huge ensemble. I wonder if Bryan Cranston will finally stop saying no to Kirkman's requests to play someone...

Rex Splode was one of last season's casualties (Image credit: Prime Video)

There are a few characters – and voice actors – who won't return for season 4.

Jason Mantzoukas' time as Rex Sloan/Rex Splode is over following his character's death in last season's seventh episode, aka the one with the brutal Invincible War that was first teased in season 3 episode 1 and then all but revealed in the post-credits scene of season 3's sixth episode. Darkwing II also seemingly perished in that battle, so Cleveland Berto isn't likely to be back in the recording booth.

Richardson's time as The Mauler Twins is similarly over after they were killed by Oliver Grayson in season 3 episode 3. He'll be back to voice Monster Girl, though, so at least he's not been fully dropped from the cast roster.

Invincible season 4 story speculation

Invincible season 4 will continue to send its titular hero down a dark path (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Huge spoilers follow for Invincible season 3's finale and Image Comics' graphic novel series.

Invincible season 4 doesn't have an official story synopsis yet. However, you can remind yourself what happened in its forebear's final episode in my Invincible season 3 ending explained piece.

That article doesn't reveal everything that happened after Mark Grayson defeated Conquest (with more than a little help from Atom Eve, FYI), though. If you want some clues about where things will go next, I'll provide some details after the image below. So, skip to the next section if you haven't read the comics and don't want any big plot beats ruined ahead of season 4's release.

The Sequids storyline should reach its conclusion early on in season 4 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

One of the first big storylines that season 4 should cover revolves around the sequids. The parasitic lifeforms made their animated debut in season 1 episode 4 and have been a regular thorn in Mark's side ever since.

With the alien race making their way to Earth in season 2 part 2's finale – read my Invincible season 2 part 2 ending explained article for more on how they did so – they pose a huge threat to Earth's human population. Expect this to be the first big test for Mark and his fellow heroes post-Conquest.

That won't be the only problem Mark has to contend with. Despite being shown Conquest's corpse after Mark seemingly killed him in season 3 episode 8, the second-most powerful Viltrumite warrior is still alive. He's being kept in a secure and secret Global Defence Agency (GDA) location miles beneath the Earth's surface. The reason? Once Conquest wakes up from his coma, Cecil wants information on the Viltrum Empire and how it can be defeated. I can't see that going badly for Cecil and company...

Conquest will return – and he'll have reinforcements next time around (Image credit: Prime Video)

So, yes, Conquest will return, but I won't reveal when or what awaits Mark when he does. Let's just say if Mark was mad that Cecil lied to him over D.A. Sinclair's reformation and continuing work on the ReAnimen, he's going to be apoplectic when he learns Conquest isn't dead.

Moving away from the titular superhero, Invincible season 4 will let us spend more time with everyone's favorite interracial bromance: Allen the Alien and Nolan Grayson. The pair didn't have much screen time in seasons 2 and 3, but that'll change next time around. Indeed, they'll have much more prominent roles as they attempt to track down allies and weapons to help them and the Coalition of Planets (CoP) in their upcoming fight against the Viltrum Empire.

Allen and Nolan Grayson should get more screen time next season (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

They'll need all the help they can get, too, because season 4 is likely to end with another conflict – larger and more devastating than the Invincible War – between the CoP and Viltrumites. Again, no huge spoilers here, but you best prepare yourself for an almighty showdown.

There'll be lots of other subplots to be resolved and new ones to be introduced in season 4 as well. There's going to be more melodrama for Mark and Eve to deal with, the return of villains the pair and Earth's other heroes will have to tackle, Immortal and Dupli-Kate settling down to start a family, another reboot of the Guardians of the Globe's line-up, and so much more.

Damien Darkblood is part of a completely new storyline in Invincible's TV adaptation (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

As for new plot points that are exclusive to Amazon's adult animated adaptation, we already know there'll be one of those in Invincible season 4. It'll be centered on Damien Darkblood, the demon detective who was banished from Earth by Cecil midway through the show's first season.

That's where his story ends in the source material, but the Invincible season 3 finale confirms Darkblood will be back in some capacity next season. Nobody knows how it'll factor into the overarching narrative, but it's nevertheless pleasing to see Kirkman expand on his literary works where he can.

Where can I watch seasons 1 to 3 of Invincible?

Let Atom Eve be your guide to finding out where you can stream Invincible seasons 1 through 3 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

The only place you can stream Invincible is on Prime Video. After all, it's an Amazon TV Original, so you won't find it on any other of the world's best streaming services.

All three seasons of one of the best Prime Video shows are available to watch in full on the platform now, too. If you don't have an Amazon Prime account but want to sign up for one, use the widget below to see how much it'll cost in your world region first.

Will Invincible return for a fifth season on Prime Video?

Don't be surprised if Mark and Oliver are forced to endure more bloody battles post-season 4 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Invincible season 5 hasn't been announced yet. It probably won't be until work has ended on the series' fourth chapter, either.

Responding to a question from The Direct about his future plans for the show, Kirkman said the entire team's focus was on ensuring season 4 is as good as it can be. In short: any talk on a fifth season and one-off specials that star characters other than Mark, such as the Atom Eve TV Special that aired in mid-20224, is off the table for the time being.

Kirkman hopes that Invincible runs for many more seasons, though. Adding to the answer he gave to The Direct, he said, "the goal is to adapt the entire comic", but wouldn't put a definitive number on how many seasons it'll take to do that.

Currently, each eight-episode season is adapting between 15 and 20 comic book issues. Invincible ran for 144 issues so, if the show maintains that output with each new installment, it should take seven to nine seasons to tell the full story. As an Invincible devotee, I'd be okay with another five or six seasons of it, too!

For more Prime Video TV-based coverage, read our guides on Mr and Mrs Smith season 2, The Boys season 5, Fallout season 2, and The Rings of Power season 3.

Invincible season 4: key information

- In development for Prime Video
- No release date announced
- Co-creator wants new seasons to air annually
- No footage or trailers released so far
- Most of its ensemble cast expected to return
- Comic book namesake teases what to expect from a story standpoint
- Season 5 hasn't been greenlit yet

Invincible season 4 is on the way, but it'll be a while before the critically acclaimed show's next installment makes its debut on Prime Video.

With the Amazon TV series' third season only ending on March 13, you and I have a long wait on our hands for its follow-up. To pass the time, then, let's talk about what you can expect from Invincible's fourth season, including its likely cast and plot details, and speculate on its possible release date.

Full spoilers follow for Invincible season 3 and the graphic novel series it's based on. Proceed with caution if you're actively avoiding them ahead of the show's return.

Invincible season 4 release date: what we know

Good news, there will be MORE [slam to Invincible title card] pic.twitter.com/E6fY3qvfADJuly 26, 2024

Invincible was renewed for a fourth season last July. Indeed, it was one of nine huge announcements that excited us most at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.

Work is well underway, too. Chatting to Collider, J.K. Simmons, who voices Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man, revealed he'd already recorded lines for Invincible season 4. As for when it might be released, Robert Kirkman, co-creator of the Invincible TV adaptation and comic book, indicated (via The Direct) that he'd like new seasons to air annually.

Depending on how much work has been completed on season 4, that means it could arrive sometime in 2026. That's a lofty goal for any kind of animated show, though, which typically take two to three years to make. I'm all for a 2026 release window but, if its crew is forced to crunch to get season 4 finished for next year, I'd be happy to wait until 2027 and let them make it as good as possible.

Is there a trailer for Invincible season 4?

Staring at your computer or phone screen waiting for that season 4 trailer to drop like... (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

No. There won't be an Invincible season 4 trailer for a long time, either. Once one is released, I'll update this section.

Invincible season 4 cast: confirmed and rumored

Oliver and Mark are all but certain to return for season 4 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Full spoilers follow for Invincible's third season.

There's no official word on who'll be back for Invincible season 4. Based on its predecessor's ending, though here's who I expect to see (or, rather, hear) again:

• Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson/Invincible
• J.K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man
• Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson
• Gillian Jacobs as Samantha Eve Wilkins/Atom Eve
• Walton Goggins as Cecil Stedman
• Chris Diamantopoulos as Donald Ferguson and Isotope
• Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien
• Christian Convery as Oliver Grayson/Kid-Omni-Man
• Ross Marquand as Rudy 'Rex' Connors and The Immortal
• Zachary Quinto as Robot
• Malese Jow as Kate Chas/Dupli-Kate
• Grey Griffin as Amanda, Betsy Wilkins, and Shrinking Rae
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Monster Girl
• Khary Payton as Markus Grimshaw/Black Sansom
• Jay Pharoah as Zandale Randolph/Bulletproof
• Ben Schwartz as The Shapesmith and Rus Livingston
• Andrew Rannells as William Clockwell
• Luke Macfarlane as Rick Sheridan
• Calista Flockhart as April Howsam
• Sterling K. Brown as Angstrom Levy
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Conquest
• Mark Hamill as Art Rosenbaum
• Eric Bauza as D.A. Sinclair
• Clancy Brown as Damien Darkblood, General Kregg, and Ka-Hor
• Peter Cullen as Thaedus
• Tatiana Maslany as Telia
• Shantel van Shanten as Anissa
• Tzi Mas as Mister Liu
• Todd Williams as Titan
• Jeffrey Donovan as Machine Head
• Simu Liu as Paul Cha/Multi-Paul
• Aaron Paul as Scott Duvall/Powerplex
• Jonathan Banks as Brit
• Michael Dorn as Battle Beast
• Cliff Curtis as Paul
• Zazie Beets as Amber
• Fred Tatasciore as Adam Wilkins
• Doug Bradley as The Technician
• Bruce Campbell as Damien Darkblood's demonic superior

That's an absolutely stacked voice cast, but there'll be many more characters to meet in season 4. Among that number are Dinosaurus, Grand Regent Thragg, Space Racer, and Universa, who are all introduced in the next 12 to 15 issues of the comics.

Meanwhile, Tech Jacket, who made his silent debut in Invincible season 3 episode 7 and will play a big role moving forward, will also require a voice actor. And with Oliver continuing to grow at an accelerated rate, it's possible Convery may be replaced by an adult voice actor, too. There are plenty of opportunities, then, to add more big-name stars to the series' huge ensemble. I wonder if Bryan Cranston will finally stop saying no to Kirkman's requests to play someone...

Rex Splode was one of last season's casualties (Image credit: Prime Video)

There are a few characters – and voice actors – who won't return for season 4.

Jason Mantzoukas' time as Rex Sloan/Rex Splode is over following his character's death in last season's seventh episode, aka the one with the brutal Invincible War that was first teased in season 3 episode 1 and then all but revealed in the post-credits scene of season 3's sixth episode. Darkwing II also seemingly perished in that battle, so Cleveland Berto isn't likely to be back in the recording booth.

Richardson's time as The Mauler Twins is similarly over after they were killed by Oliver Grayson in season 3 episode 3. He'll be back to voice Monster Girl, though, so at least he's not been fully dropped from the cast roster.

Invincible season 4 story speculation

Invincible season 4 will continue to send its titular hero down a dark path (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Huge spoilers follow for Invincible season 3's finale and Image Comics' graphic novel series.

Invincible season 4 doesn't have an official story synopsis yet. However, you can remind yourself what happened in its forebear's final episode in my Invincible season 3 ending explained piece.

That article doesn't reveal everything that happened after Mark Grayson defeated Conquest (with more than a little help from Atom Eve, FYI), though. If you want some clues about where things will go next, I'll provide some details after the image below. So, skip to the next section if you haven't read the comics and don't want any big plot beats ruined ahead of season 4's release.

The Sequids storyline should reach its conclusion early on in season 4 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

One of the first big storylines that season 4 should cover revolves around the sequids. The parasitic lifeforms made their animated debut in season 1 episode 4 and have been a regular thorn in Mark's side ever since.

With the alien race making their way to Earth in season 2 part 2's finale – read my Invincible season 2 part 2 ending explained article for more on how they did so – they pose a huge threat to Earth's human population. Expect this to be the first big test for Mark and his fellow heroes post-Conquest.

That won't be the only problem Mark has to contend with. Despite being shown Conquest's corpse after Mark seemingly killed him in season 3 episode 8, the second-most powerful Viltrumite warrior is still alive. He's being kept in a secure and secret Global Defence Agency (GDA) location miles beneath the Earth's surface. The reason? Once Conquest wakes up from his coma, Cecil wants information on the Viltrum Empire and how it can be defeated. I can't see that going badly for Cecil and company...

Conquest will return – and he'll have reinforcements next time around (Image credit: Prime Video)

So, yes, Conquest will return, but I won't reveal when or what awaits Mark when he does. Let's just say if Mark was mad that Cecil lied to him over D.A. Sinclair's reformation and continuing work on the ReAnimen, he's going to be apoplectic when he learns Conquest isn't dead.

Moving away from the titular superhero, Invincible season 4 will let us spend more time with everyone's favorite interracial bromance: Allen the Alien and Nolan Grayson. The pair didn't have much screen time in seasons 2 and 3, but that'll change next time around. Indeed, they'll have much more prominent roles as they attempt to track down allies and weapons to help them and the Coalition of Planets (CoP) in their upcoming fight against the Viltrum Empire.

Allen and Nolan Grayson should get more screen time next season (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

They'll need all the help they can get, too, because season 4 is likely to end with another conflict – larger and more devastating than the Invincible War – between the CoP and Viltrumites. Again, no huge spoilers here, but you best prepare yourself for an almighty showdown.

There'll be lots of other subplots to be resolved and new ones to be introduced in season 4 as well. There's going to be more melodrama for Mark and Eve to deal with, the return of villains the pair and Earth's other heroes will have to tackle, Immortal and Dupli-Kate settling down to start a family, another reboot of the Guardians of the Globe's line-up, and so much more.

Damien Darkblood is part of a completely new storyline in Invincible's TV adaptation (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

As for new plot points that are exclusive to Amazon's adult animated adaptation, we already know there'll be one of those in Invincible season 4. It'll be centered on Damien Darkblood, the demon detective who was banished from Earth by Cecil midway through the show's first season.

That's where his story ends in the source material, but the Invincible season 3 finale confirms Darkblood will be back in some capacity next season. Nobody knows how it'll factor into the overarching narrative, but it's nevertheless pleasing to see Kirkman expand on his literary works where he can.

Where can I watch seasons 1 to 3 of Invincible?

Let Atom Eve be your guide to finding out where you can stream Invincible seasons 1 through 3 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

The only place you can stream Invincible is on Prime Video. After all, it's an Amazon TV Original, so you won't find it on any other of the world's best streaming services.

All three seasons of one of the best Prime Video shows are available to watch in full on the platform now, too. If you don't have an Amazon Prime account but want to sign up for one, use the widget below to see how much it'll cost in your world region first.

Will Invincible return for a fifth season on Prime Video?

Don't be surprised if Mark and Oliver are forced to endure more bloody battles post-season 4 (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Invincible season 5 hasn't been announced yet. It probably won't be until work has ended on the series' fourth chapter, either.

Responding to a question from The Direct about his future plans for the show, Kirkman said the entire team's focus was on ensuring season 4 is as good as it can be. In short: any talk on a fifth season and one-off specials that star characters other than Mark, such as the Atom Eve TV Special that aired in mid-20224, is off the table for the time being.

Kirkman hopes that Invincible runs for many more seasons, though. Adding to the answer he gave to The Direct, he said, "the goal is to adapt the entire comic", but wouldn't put a definitive number on how many seasons it'll take to do that.

Currently, each eight-episode season is adapting between 15 and 20 comic book issues. Invincible ran for 144 issues so, if the show maintains that output with each new installment, it should take seven to nine seasons to tell the full story. As an Invincible devotee, I'd be okay with another five or six seasons of it, too!

For more Prime Video TV-based coverage, read our guides on Mr and Mrs Smith season 2, The Boys season 5, Fallout season 2, and The Rings of Power season 3.

Boulies Elite gaming chair: One-minute review

The Boulies Elite gaming chair sits in the mid-range bracket, with a welcome focus on adjustability and build quality. It adopts the familiar racing seat design, minus the seat side bolsters – an omission I welcome, since I always find these too restrictive, and means the wide seat can be made full use of.

The Boulies Elite looks smart in the black variant I had, and the PU leatherette feels durable and premium to the touch. There’s a small amount of suede on the sides of the seat, but less so than on many rivals.

The overall build quality is up there with some of the best gaming chairs, with the 4D arms being a particular highlight: they’re solid with virtually no wobble and the adjustments are smooth, although I found them a little too stiff to move up and down. The casters offer a surprising amount of grip on carpet too.

Overall, the comfort of the Boulies Elite is great. The head and lumbar pillows provide plenty of cushioning, but without them, I was surprised to find myself even more comfortable, as I sunk into the chair even more. The seat is a little firm, but still not as firm as those on others. I was also able to install the arms close to the sides, preventing my arms from stretching out too much, as I’ve experienced with other gaming chairs.

You’ll find many of the same adjustments typical of mid- and high-end gaming chairs, although there’s no inbuilt lumbar support here. The tilt mechanism is very smooth and silent, and the tension can be easily altered. The tilt lock is very useful too, while the 4D arms go almost anywhere you like.

The seat has a low minimum height, so those shorter in stature shouldn’t have much of a problem getting their feet firmly on the ground. However, its maximum isn’t that high compared to some of its rivals, although the Elite Max is designed for those who want more in this department.

On top of this, the backrest doesn’t recline to 180 degrees, as other chairs in this segment do. In fact, the recline is one of the weakest areas of the Boulies Elite. The notches in the mechanism are very prominent when moving back, and I often found the handle would get stuck before locking into position, requiring a firmer push of the handle than usual to lock into place.

Assembling the Boulies Elite was easy for the most part, although a couple of casters proved a little troublesome to snap into place. Keeping the gasket mounts in place while installing the tilt mechanism was the hardest part, whereas installing the backrest – which is usually the trickiest part of building a gaming chair – was easier than expected. I managed to construct it by myself with relative ease.

If you’re on the lookout for a mid-range gaming chair, the Boulies Elite is a solid pick. There are a few snags with some of the adjustments, but you’d typically have to pay a lot more for this level of adjustability, comfort, and quality (see the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022).

Should you want something even more budget-friendly, the Corsair TC100 Relaxed is just about the best in this regard, although it lacks the same premium construction as the Boulies Elite.

(Image credit: Future) Boulies Elite gaming chair review: Price and availability

• $399 / £339 / AU$594
• Available now
• Cheaper than some rivals

The Boulies Elite costs $399 / £339 / AU$594 and is available now in three colorways for the PU variant (black, blue, and white), and two for the fabric model (ash grey and charcoal grey). There’s also an Elite Max for those with larger frames, which isn’t much more expensive.

It comes with a two-year warranty as standard, which can be extended to three with Boulies’ Warranty Plus, and also includes two years of peeling protection.

Gaming chairs of the Boulies Elite’s ilk usually command higher price tags. The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022, for instance, starts from $549 / £469 / AU$799, despite having similar adjustments and functionality. Its prices can escalate quickly too, depending on the specific model you opt for.

If you’re after something that’s more accommodating for larger frames, then the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL is the most comfortable gaming chair for such users. And if you want to spend even less than the Boulies Elite but still get a great chair, then the Corsair TC100 Relaxed is a great alternative.

Boulies Elite gaming chair review: Specs Boulies Elite gaming chair: Design and aesthetics

• Typical gaming chair design
• No side bolsters
• Premium feel

The Boulies Elite sticks to the tried and true gaming chair formula for the most part, with a racing-style backrest, complete with holes on either side just below head height, used to fasten the lumbar cushion strap. Its wide seat forgoes the side bolsters, though, following the segment’s more recent move towards completely flat bases, which I find more accommodating.

Hard wearing without looking utilitarian, the PU leatherette feels premium, even helping to inject an element of class. There’s a minimal amount of suede on the sides of the seat – less than you might see on other gaming chairs.

The arms are also well-built, and their plastic and metal construction again seems to be of the highest order. Their padding is firm, but I had no issues resting my forearms on them.

The metal wheel base is metal too and feels very sturdy, yet still comfortable enough to rest your feet on should you wish to. The casters offer plenty of grip on carpet, more so than those on other chairs I’ve used.

(Image credit: Future) Boulies Elite gaming chair review: Comfort and Adjustability

• Comfortable without cushions
• Great arms
• Poor recline

Overall, the comfort of the Boulies Elite is excellent. The seat is well-padded and seems a little softer than many others. Its lack of side bolsters is also welcome, as I personally find them too restrictive and inimical to different seating styles. The lumbar pillow is one of the thickest and most plush I’ve tried, while the head pillow is about on par with many of its rivals. Boulies does claim that you can get comfortable in the Elite without either, and I found this to hold true.

In fact, I was probably more comfortable, as sinking further into the chair allowed me to relax more. Of course, individual preferences will determine whether or not the pillows improve comfort, but it’s reassuring all the same to know they aren’t totally necessary.

The only real ergonomic drawback is the sharpness of the bottom edge of the seat, which feels a little uncomfortable if you tend to place your feet behind your knees, but this is merely a minor inconvenience.

The Boulies Elite has a similar level of adjustability as many premium gaming chairs. Its seat height can go down to 18.1 inches/46cm – which was low enough for me at 5ft 7 inches/170cm to get my feet flat on the floor without a footrest – and up to 20.5 inches/52cm, making it nearly identical to the range of the Secretlab Titan Evo in its regular size. If you’re over six feet, though, you’ll want the Elite Max, which can go up to 22 inches/56cm.

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Its tilt function is smooth with no creaking or notchiness. There’s a clank once you tilt back into the neutral position, but it was mild enough to easily overlook. The ability to lock the tilt in any position is welcome and works well for the most part – I did find it occasionally got stuck in certain positions, but it was nothing that a firmer push of the lever wouldn’t remedy. However, the shortness of the handle for this lever can make it awkward to reach, especially when you’re already tilted back.

The arms can be installed quite close to the sides of the seat, more so than on some other gaming chairs, which I personally prefer as I like having my arms closer to my body for ergonomic reasons.

Their eight-way adjustability offers plenty of scope for getting a personalized setup, the various mechanisms feel tight yet smooth to operate, and there’s very little wobble to any part of them. One minor gripe I had, at least with my unit, was the stiffness of the height adjustments, although it’s possible they may loosen over time.

Boulies states that the Elite has a full-length backrest recline, but it doesn’t open to 180 degrees as some other gaming chairs do. The biggest problem with the recline function, though, is how notchy it is, proving difficult to push back to its maximum opening. I found it also had a tendency to get stuck at about 45 degrees, requiring some force to return upright. There’s a general lack of feel to the recline lever too, which means it can be hard to tell when it’s fully locked in place, again requiring a firm push.

Boulies Elite gaming chair review: Assembly

Building the Boulies Elite was a relatively easy process. A couple of casters proved difficult to insert initially, but I found that giving them a slight twist while pushing did the trick, although this isn’t mentioned in the instructions.

The hardest part was lining up the small gasket mounts for the tilt mechanism on top of the screw holes. These don’t fix in place, so they move out of position far too easily when placing the tilt mechanism. I was able to reach my fingers in and shuffle them back into alignment, but those with larger hands might need some kind of implement at hand to help.

The backrest, on the other hand, was surprisingly easy to install, given it’s usually the trickiest part of any gaming chair. I was able to assemble the entire chair by myself, so many others should be fine doing so too.

(Image credit: Future) Should I buy the Boulies Elite gaming chair? Buy it if...

You want good adjustments
The Boulies Elite has tilt locking, 4D armrests, and a large recline angle, although it’s not quite the full 180 degrees of some other gaming chairs.

You want to sit low
Personally, I don’t like using a footrest, so it’s important for me to have my feet flat on the ground, which is possible with seat height adjustments.

Don't buy it...

You want the smoothest recline
The recline mechanism on the Boulies Elite is very 'notchy', and the lever is prone to sticking in place.

You’re large in stature
While the seat is nice and wide, it might not rise high enough for taller people. For them, there’s the Elite Max.

Boulies Elite gaming chair: Also consider

If the Boulies Elite doesn't sound like a good fit for you (in every sense), these are some great alternatives.

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022
The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 does everything well: it’s comfortable, well-made, and provides plenty of adjustments. Its starting price is higher than the Boulies Elite, though, with certain variants reaching astronomical heights. But it’s the best gaming chair around right now for a reason. Read our Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 review.

Corsair TC100 Relaxed
If you want to keep the costs down, then the Corsair TC100 Relaxed is one of the best cheap gaming chairs there is. Despite its relatively low cost, it still offers a decent amount of adjustability, although it lacks 4D armrests. We found it comfortable, with enough seat width to prevent feeling confined. Read our Corsair TC100 Relaxed review.

(Image credit: Future) How I tested the Boulies Elite gaming chair

• Extensive testing session
• Made adjustments
• Plentiful gaming and productivity experience

I tested the Boulies Elite for a day, during which time I made the full range of adjustments for the seat height, armrests, tilt, and recline.

I tried sitting in the Boulies Elite in all manner of ways to replicate how I would normally spend my time in a gaming chair. I sat at my desk while using a keyboard and mouse.

I have experience reviewing gaming chairs and have used a variety of both gaming and office chairs for many years, including popular models such as the Secretlab Titan and the Steelcase Leap. I spend many hours a day in chairs for both working and gaming.

• Read more about how we test
• First reviewed: January 2025

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