Ricochet Robots FAQ
15 questions players ask · Updated Nov 13, 2026 · Full rulebook
The Robots' Moves
- Can a robot move back the way it came after it has stopped?
- Must a robot make a 90-degree turn before reaching the target, or can a straight reversal count?
- Can a robot that already sits on its target chip claim it without moving?
- Does bouncing off a diagonal barrier count as the required ricochet on a robot's first move?
The Colored Barriers
Making a Bid
- How is a tie between equal bids resolved?
- Can a player lower or raise their own bid during the sand timer minute?
- Do you still get the chip if you reach the target in fewer moves than you bid?
- What happens if your solution takes more moves than you bid?
- Must a bid be spoken before the sand timer runs out?
- Can you bid higher than the shortest solution you have actually found?