nico's nextbots Guide: Your first few minutes in the game
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OverviewNico's Nextbots is a horror-themed escape game heavily inspired by Garry's Mod, where oversized characters chase you across a map while you try to survive. You can play as a runner trying to dodge the bots or take the bot side and hunt other players down. This guide covers how to escape, how to hunt, and what to do when you keep getting caught.
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Your first few minutes in the game
Step
When you first join, resist the urge to just run. The map's structure — its corridors, corners, and hiding spots — is the most valuable thing you can learn. A few deaths spent exploring deliberately will pay off far faster than panicked sprinting every round.
- Walk the map note where passages connect, where dead ends are, and which spots offer cover.
- Watch a bot observe how fast it moves and how far it chases before giving up.
- Talk to teammates share what you find about bot positions and safe zones.
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Escape movement that actually works
Tips
Running in a straight line is the easiest thing for a bot to follow. The map gives you corners, pillars, stairs, and narrow passages — use all of them. Mixing up your path forces the bot to keep adjusting, which buys you the gap you need.
- Cut around corners instead of running long straight stretches.
- Use stairs and elevation changes to break a bot's path.
- Duck into tight corridors where a large character has trouble following.
- When running with teammates, coordinate who goes which way rather than bunching up on one route.
- Switch up your route each round so you are not repeating a pattern a bot can intercept.
Playing as the bot
Table
When you are on the bot side, your job is to find runners and catch them. The map is wide, so deciding where to search and which areas to cut off matters more than raw speed. Solo hunting and coordinated multi-bot hunting call for completely different tactics.
| Solo hunting | chase down one spotted runner quickly and finish before moving to the next. |
| Multi-bot hunting | split the map between bots to block escape routes from multiple sides. |
| Hiding-spot knowledge | check the places runners most often retreat to before they get there. |
| Route prediction | position yourself on the paths runners use most rather than always reacting from behind. |
What to check when you keep getting caught
Check
Getting caught repeatedly usually means you are doing something predictable. Run through this list between rounds to spot the habit that is costing you.
- Am I taking the same route every round? Try a completely different path.
- Have I explored the whole map? There may be passages or hiding spots I have never used.
- Am I running straight more than I am turning? Add more direction changes.
- Am I listening to teammates? Bot position calls from others can save you before you even see a threat.
- Has the same escape tactic failed three or more times in a row? Drop it and try something new.
Double XP weekends
Summary
The game runs double XP events on weekends. Everything in the game is playable without spending anything.
- XP rate doubles during weekend events.
- Spending required none; free play covers the full game.
Online safety while you play
WarnNico's Nextbots is an online multiplayer game, so you are playing alongside strangers. A few habits keep you safe without getting in the way of fun.
Glossary
Glossary- Bot
- The large chasing character that hunts players across the map; the name comes from the game's Garry's Mod inspiration.
- Runner
- A player on the escape side whose goal is to survive and avoid being caught by the bot.
- XP
- Experience points earned by playing that contribute to leveling up your account.
- GMOD
- Garry's Mod, a PC sandbox game that directly inspired Nico's Nextbots.
Common questions
FAQDo I need to spend Robux to enjoy the game?
No. The core game is fully playable without spending anything. The double XP weekend events are also open to everyone at no cost.
Is this game too scary for younger players?
The game is designed around the fun of being chased rather than genuine horror. Roblox rates it as mild content with a minimum age of 0, noting fear and violence as the relevant content descriptors.
Why am I always getting caught no matter what I do?
The most common reason is repeating the same route or movement pattern. Mix up your paths every round, use more turns and elevation changes, and swap information with teammates about where the bot is.
Is it better to play with friends or solo?
Playing with friends lets you share bot positions in real time and coordinate escape routes. Solo play is still worthwhile for learning the map.
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