Ricochet Robots

1999

Alex Randolph

BGG Geek Rating

6.7

based on 9,579 ratings

BGG Average Rating

7.0

community average

BGG Ranking

#891

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Players

1-99

Weight

2.38/5.00

Playtime

30 min

Age

10+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Modular Board Variable Set-up Grid Movement Turn Order: Stat-Based Square Grid Real-Time

📂 Categories

Puzzle Abstract Strategy Real-time Maze

🎨 Artists

Franz Vohwinkel

🏢 Publishers

ABACUSSPIELE Devir Gém Klub Kft. Hans im Glück Happy Baobab Korea Boardgames MS Edizioni Oya Playgo Hungary Rio Grande Games Z-Man Games

📖 About This Game

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.