
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,470
- BGG rating
- 4.1
Mouse Trap
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1963

1967
Rules assistance for Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
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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Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots is a board game released in 1967 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Marvin Glass and Burt Meyer.
A classic action game where players control one of two robots ("Red Rocker" or "Blue Bomber") and try to be the first to punch the other robot in the chin, causing his head to pop up. Re-released in 2002 after being "out of print" for a long time.
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots 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 Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots 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 Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots for ages 6 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.
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Action / Dexterity, and Science Fiction. 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 Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots are: Marvin Glass and Burt Meyer. 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 Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots 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.