Build a Rocket VS Mark Rober Guide: Getting your first rocket off the ground
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OverviewBuild a Rocket VS Mark Rober, made by CrunchLabs, is a space exploration game where you construct rocket ships, mine resources across multiple planets, and work toward defeating the boss Fat Tail to save Phat Gus. This guide walks you through getting your first rocket off the ground, reaching every destination, finding hidden secrets, and tackling the story.
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Getting your first rocket off the ground
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When you load in, your job is to build a rocket and get it into space. The game supports up to seven players in one room, so you can bring friends along from the start. Saving your ship to a save slot early protects your progress.
- Build your rocket assemble your ship before anything else; this is how the game starts.
- Launch into space fire your rocket to earn the Take Off! badge, your first checkpoint.
- Land on the Moon the Moon is your first destination; touching down there earns the Moon Landing badge.
- Save your ship store it in a save slot to earn the Save The Day badge.
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Mining resources and upgrading your ship
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Each planet you land on gives you access to new resources. Collect them and put them toward a bigger, faster ship. One speed milestone worth chasing is 1,000 MPH, which earns the Warp Speed badge.
- Mine resources on every planet you land on — they are the raw material for every upgrade.
- Pour those resources into expanding your ship so you can reach planets that are farther out.
- Push your ship's speed up to 1,000 MPH to earn the Warp Speed badge.
- There is also a Slow and Steady badge for reaching just 10 MPH, so even your very first flight counts.
The story: Mark Rober and Fat Tail
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The game has a full storyline running alongside the exploration. Mark Rober appears as a character in the game, and teaming up with him to fight the boss is how the story wraps up.
- Meet Mark Rober find him in the game world to earn the Meet Mark badge.
- Take on Fat Tail challenge the boss when you are ready.
- Defeat Fat Tail finishing the fight earns the Defeat Fat Tail badge and saves Phat Gus.
Build Box surprise items
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Build Box items are a separate set of collectibles with a badge attached to each one.
- Earn the Build Box Surprise Launcher
- Earn the Build Box Coin Spinner
- Earn the Build Box Surprise Catapult
- Earn the Build Box Surprise Trip Wire
- Earn the Build Box Surprise Rocket Revolver
Hidden secrets worth hunting down
TipsThe game hides a couple of surprises off the beaten path.
- Check the restroom area — there is a hidden treasure inside that unlocks the Wash Your Hands badge.
- Track down the world's biggest Super Soaker somewhere on the map for the Super Soaker badge.
- You can earn an AFK Reward badge just by leaving your character idle.
- Time badges unlock at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 1 hour of playtime — you get them automatically as you play.
Glossary
Glossary- Fat Tail
- The main boss of the game; defeating him is the story's central goal.
- Phat Gus
- A character held captive by Fat Tail who you rescue by winning the boss fight.
- Mark Rober
- A real-world engineer and YouTuber who appears as a character inside the game.
- Build Box
- A collection of five surprise items in the game, each one tied to its own badge.
- CrunchLabs
- The developer that made Build a Rocket VS Mark Rober.
- Warp Speed
- A badge earned by pushing your rocket to a top speed of 1,000 MPH.
Common questions
FAQWhat should I do first when I start the game?
Build your rocket and launch it into space — that earns the Take Off! badge and gets you started. From there, set your sights on the Moon and land there.
How many players can join one room?
Up to seven players can be in the same room at once.
Do I need to be at my screen the whole time to earn rewards?
No — there is an AFK Reward badge you can earn while away from your keyboard. The game also hands out badges at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and one hour of total playtime.
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