You Robot
4–10 players • 15 min • ages 10+
- Players
- 4–10 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
You Robot plays 4–10 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
You Robot is a strategic board game released in 2013 by designer Friedemann Friese under his imprint, 2F-Spiele. Created during a period of experimentation for Friese, who is celebrated for his eccentric and highly thematic game mechanics, this title explores the limitations of communication and the logic of programmed behavior. The game was designed to challenge players by forcing them to interact with one another through a set of restrictive instructions, mirroring the rigid, logical nature of robotics.
The aesthetic of You Robot reflects the distinct, functional, and often minimalist style typical of 2F-Spiele productions. Friese intended for the design to strip away traditional player agency in favor of a unique puzzle-solving experience where players must 'program' their movements to achieve objectives. While it was met with interest by fans of experimental game design for its clever mechanics, it remains a niche entry in the designer's bibliography, valued primarily for its unusual approach to cooperative and competitive play.
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About You Robot
You Robot is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 4–10 players • 15 min • ages 10+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play You Robot?
You Robot is a board game for 4–10 players, running about 15 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is You Robot for?
You Robot is built for 4–10 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does You Robot take to play?
A game of You Robot is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is You Robot for?
You Robot lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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