
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,147
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Robo Rescue
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2026

2025
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Robo Rescue: Origins is a board game released in 2025 for 1–12 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Pierrot and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Market.
Robo Rescue: Origins is the precursor to the Robo Rescue board game, where players face the heart-wrenching challenge of rescuing the very robots they create in Origins. Play solo or compete with friends, each with their own deck. Get ready to put your engineering skills to the test! In Robo Rescue: Origins, you'll carefully select components to build your robot, aiming for the highest possible score. Each card represents a different part, with unique point values. Strategize, optimize, and create the most impressive robot to earn your place on the Martian expedition! Set Up Your Lab: Ready to engineer some amazing robots? First, set up your lab! This is your personal building space. Collect Parts: Next, it's time to COLLECT! Draw robot part cards from the main deck OR grab the perfect piece from the face-up display. Build Your Robots: Now, let's BUILD! Strategically place your collected parts in your Workshop or Storage. Score Your Lab: Time to SCORE! Once you've placed 8 robot parts, choose your 2 BEST scoring lab areas to tally your points for the round. Win: After 6 rounds of robot-building, it's time to add up the points to see who's the top engineer! Surpass your own limits as a solo engineer, or beat your fellow gamers in a multiplayer game to win. —description from the publisher
Robo Rescue: Origins supports 1–12 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 Robo Rescue: Origins is 10–15 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 Robo Rescue: Origins 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.
Robo Rescue: Origins has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Robo Rescue: Origins belongs to these categories: Card Game and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Market. 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 Robo Rescue: Origins are: Pierrot. 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 Robo Rescue: Origins 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.