Robot Wars: The Game (2002)

About this game

(From the box) Robot Wars is the spectacular action-packed BBC TV series that has captured the imagination of millions through its dramatic set, extraordinary fighting machines and its exciting and unpredictable gladiatorial combats. Now you can re-create all the excitement and features of the Robot Wars show in your own home with the Robot Wars Game. Roboteers begin by building their robots, allocating their hard-won resources to their robots' speed, power and maneuverability ... complete their robots by adding weapons, and the draw is then made to determine who battles who. The selected robots take up their positions in the war zone, ready to unleash their wrath on each other. Destroy your opponent's robot or inflict the greatest amount of damage on it and you will win the battle. However, can you make it through to the grand final and be crowned the Robot Wars champion?

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.