1. Robo Rally
For 2 to 8 players, ages 12 and up. Designed by Richard Garfield, published by Avalon Hill.Moving robots through a series of checkpoints was never so dangerous. In Robo Rally, sometimes spelled RoboRally, players try to touch a series of flags in order, either working with or avoiding the conveyor belts, lasers, crushers, etc. A variety of game boards provides differing levels of difficulty.
2. Ricochet Robot
For any number of players, ages 10 and up. Designed by Alex Randolph, published by Rio Grande Games.Any number of players can play Ricochet Robot, because in a way it's more of a puzzle than it is a game. Examining the board, players try to find the quickest way to get a robot to its destination.
3. Chip-Chip Hurra
For 2 to 4 players, ages 6 and up. Designed by Klaus Teuber, published by Klee.The first goal in this game is to use the catapult to flip computer chips onto the game board. Then you need to move your robot into position to try and pick it up. A cute children's game with some appeal to adults.
4. Robo Battle Pigs
For 2 players, ages 10 and up. Designed by Randy Cox, self-published.Robo Battle Pigs was a finalist in the 2001 8x8 Game Design Competition sponsored by this site, Abstract Games Magazine, and the Strategy Gaming Society. The object is to destroy your opponent's Robo Battle Pig by inflicting five points of damage with your laser or powerful robot fist. It can be played on a standard chess board with pieces you probably have around your home.
5. Battlebots Kickbot Arena
For 2 players, ages 8 and up. Designer uncredited, published by Milton Bradley.A combination dice game and dexterity game. Each player gets a set of cards based on real Battlebots robots. One player throws the dice in the arena, followed by the other player. But the second player gets to aim his dice in an effort to knock the first player's dice through some holes in the floor, eliminating them for that round.
