ROBO RALLY is played in rounds. Each round is made up of the following 3 phases: (1) The Upgrade Phase, (2) The Programming Phase, and (3) The Activation Phase. Here’s a quick summary of what a round will look like. You’ll find a more detailed description of each phase and how to play a full round starting below.

1. The Upgrade Phase: During this phase, you may acquire, install, and/or uninstall new upgrades. Everyone performs this phase at the same time.

2. The Programming Phase: Draw cards from your programming deck, then place 1 of them into each of the register slots on your player mat (1-5) to plot the moves you want your robot to make. Everyone performs this phase at the same time.

3. The Activation Phase: For each register slot in order, all players will activate their robots and carry out their programming, starting with the player who has the Priority Token and going clockwise around the table. Once all players have completed the current register, Board Elements, Robot Weapons, and End of Register effects will be activated before the next register is resolved. After all 5 registers are complete, the round ends.