
- BGG rank
- BGG #536
- BGG rating
- 7.3
PitchCar
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1995

1971
Rules assistance for Rebound
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rebound is a board game released in 1971 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up.
In Rebound, each player or team controls four pucks, red or blue. One at a time, players shoot their pucks down the alley, they bounce off two rubber bands, and land in either a scoring zone (10-20-50-100) or the Pit, and score nothing at all. Players are free to knock other pucks around, and it's only at the end of the round that the scores are totaled. First to reach 500 at the end of a round wins. A newer version has green and purple pucks, a 150 or 200 point zone, and tilt area.
Rebound supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Rebound is 10 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 Rebound for ages 8 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.
Rebound 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.
Rebound belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and Sports. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Rebound and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Rebound 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.