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Robo Run
2026
Rules assistance for Robo Run
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Robo Run
For 2 players
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Robo Run is a board game released in 2026 for 2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Eryk Nowak and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Cooperative Game, and Communication Limits.
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About the game
Robo Run is an innovative, cooperative board game for two players that challenges participants to escape a mechanical death trap using instinct, deduction, and silent coordination. Silent Cooperation The Factory never sleeps. Its security systems are programmed to detect any deviation from the norm. In Robo Run, players take on the roles of two malfunctioning—or perhaps, newly awakened—robots trying to win their freedom. To escape, you must act in perfect sync without speaking, relying entirely on mutual trust, observation, and pattern recognition to navigate daily obstacles. Evolution Through Campaigns The game features an immersive campaign structure spanning five distinct story-driven books. The Factory is a dynamic entity that evolves as you progress, introducing new hazards, shifting objectives, and complex board layouts: Toy Story: Navigate narrow tunnels while evading relentless toy shredders. Cold Steel: Dodge lethal security lasers in a high-tech laboratory. Heat of the Furnace: Survival in the sweltering depths of an ancient forge. Thousand of Cogs: A steampunk nightmare of brass puzzles and ticking clocks. The Acid Flow: Escape the production line through corrosive toxic fumes. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Robo RunenPortal Games2026
- Robo RundePegasus Spiele2026
- Ratuj RobotaplPortal Games2026
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Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Portal Games
Questions and answers
Robo Run supports 2 players 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 Robo Run is 20–30 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 Run for ages 10 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 Run has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 Run belongs to these categories: Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Cooperative Game, and Communication Limits. 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 Run are: Eryk Nowak. 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 Run 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.