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Ninja vs Robot
2011
Rules assistance for Ninja vs Robot
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 5 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Ninja vs Robot
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ninja vs Robot is a board game released in 2011 for 1 player, 5 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jason Sondoh and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Action Points.
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About the game
Ninja vs Robot is a fast playing solo game for ages 7+. Player takes on a role of a ninja who is the only to witness the coming of the invader, the robots. The robots will do anything to destroy the castle. It is up to you now to race to the castle to alarm the king for the coming of the robots. Player will battle with all kinds of robots to reach the castle, so until you reach the castle, winning a battle does not mean you win the game. The game uses a simple rules to let player to be easily immerse into the Robot invading twisted oriental world. Player will attack using a unique dice mechanic that will enable player to make combos to destroy an army of robots. The game also uses a Ninja Point system that lets player to change the battle into their own style. All you need to play 1 A4 paper to print the game. 2 six sided dice You can download the game for FREE in the file/download section below.
Designers
Publishers
- (Web published)
- Experimental Playground
Questions and answers
Ninja vs Robot supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Ninja vs Robot is 5 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ninja vs Robot for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ninja vs Robot has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ninja vs Robot belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ninja vs Robot are: Jason Sondoh. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ninja vs Robot as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.