Ricochet Robots
Published 1999
Ricochet Robots is less of a game and more of a puzzle, which explains why there's such an odd number of solutions possible. There's a four-piece modular board that forms a large room with walls spread around the board. There are also color-coded targets on boards. Placed on top of the surface are four robots. The idea for each turn/puzzle is to get the like-colored robot to a randomly selected target. The trick is that once a robot starts moving, it will continue to move until a wall or another robot stops it. Therefore, players are seeking a sequence of moves for the robots that will enable them to move the required robot to the target in the fewest moves.
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Game Info
- Players
- 1-15 Players
- Time
- 30 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.37/5
- Year
- 1999
- BGG Rating
- 7.04
- BGG Rank
- #904
- Min Age
- 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
Ricochet Robots supports 1 to 15 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Ricochet Robots takes about 30 minutes.
Ricochet Robots has a complexity rating of 2.37/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Ricochet Robots is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Ricochet Robots has a rating of 7.04/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 9,697 ratings. It is ranked #904 overall.
Ricochet Robots was designed by Alex Randolph. It was published in 1999.