Sunday, March 2, 2025

ORBITO, By FlexiQ Games - REVIEW


Nature / Type:             Tabletop game / Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:     7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Anyone who enjoys Connect Four (or any classic games) with a twist 

ORBITO from FlexiQ Games takes the classic Connect-4 to electrifying heights. The marbles don’t just drop into place—they orbit across the board, forcing you to think ahead, outsmart your opponent, and set traps in ways you’ve never imagined. Thank you VR Distribution for this amazing game! 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Connect-Four Played On A Patented, Rotatable Board

8 black marbles. 8 white marbles. Two players. Four in a row. With a single press of a button, the battle of Orbito begins! Sleek and mesmerizing marbles take center stage, each one gliding around a patented board that’s anything but ordinary. The game board is split into two zones: the rotating outer edge, where 12 marbles shift in orbit, and the 4 dynamic squares at the core, constantly shifting and throwing your plans into disarray. Your goal? To line up four of your marbles in a row—whether vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—before your opponent does. Every time you press the Orbito button, the marbles shift one position on their orbit, turning the game into an ever-evolving puzzle of strategy, anticipation, and chaos.

(2) Sabotage Your Opponent's Strategy - Shift A Marble To An Adjacent Spot

It’s not just the shifting game board that keeps you on edge. On each turn, you have the power to sabotage your opponent’s strategy by shifting one of their marbles to an adjacent spot. Now, you’re not just thinking about where to place your own marbles; you’re also plotting where to disrupt your opponent’s next move! 

(3) Push Button FIVE Times When It's A Stalemate

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Orbito throws in one more twist: if the board is full and it’s a stalemate, one player is granted the power to PUSH THE BUTTON FIVE TIMES, triggering a frenzy where every shift of the marbles could be the game-changer. The first player to line up four of their balls wins, but if it’s still anyone’s game after those five dramatic presses, it’s a draw! We love the element of thrilling unpredictability and the wild ride of suspense! 

(4) Top-Notch & Sturdy Components

The components are top-notch. The sturdy plastic board is solid, while the marbles are beautifully crafted, weighty and smooth. Setting up the game is a breeze: simply lift the central knob, give it a slight twist to lock it in place, and you’re ready to dive into the action! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Big W (Australia)

Woolworths (Australia)

https://www.hobbyco.com.au/products/orbito

https://www.gameology.com.au/products/orbito-board-game


Check out more reviews on FlexiQ Games here: 

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